Liberal Democratic Party fails to recover over $168,000 from Khodorkovsky
The Moscow City Court upheld a lower court's decision to dismiss a lawsuit filed by lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) seeking 10 million rubles (over $168,000) in damages from former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky for alleged damage to their reputation.
Russian Liberal Democrats appeal dismissal of defamation suit against Khodorkovsky
Lawmakers from the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) have filed an appeal against a court ruling to dismiss the lawsuit seeking to collect 10 million rubles (about $162,000) from ex-Yukos head Mikhail Khodorkovsky for discrediting the party’s business reputation.
Khodorkovsky and Navalny to award victims of police misconduct
Former Chief Executive Officer of now-defunct Yukos oil giant Mikhail Khodorkovsky said on Wednesday on Twitter that he is going to pay up to 100,000 rubles (about $2,350) to victims of police misconduct along with opposition whistleblower Alexei Navalny.
About $240,000 sought from Khodorkovsky in defamation suit
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDPR) has filed a defamation suit seeking 10 million rubles (about $240,000) in damages from former Yukos owner Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Russia to pay $50 bln compensation to former Yukos shareholders
The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague has ruled on the former Yukos shareholders’ $114 billion damages lawsuit against Russia, which will have to pay them $50 billion in compensation, Kommersant newspaper writes, citing sources.
YUKOS minority shareholder loses bid against Khodorkovsky
The Ninth Commercial Court of Appeals will not review the lower court ruling that dismissed a compensation lawsuit filed by Yuganskneftegaz minority shareholder against YUKOS former CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, RAPSI reports from the courtroom on Tuesday.
Khodorkovsky receives residence permit in Switzerland
Mikhail Khodorkovsky, former head of Russia’s largest oil producer Yukos, has been granted residency in Switzerland, the Swiss telegraphic agency (ATS) announced on Sunday, citing Martin Reichlin, a spokesman for the country’s federal migration office (FOM).
Bailiff service on the fence about Khodorkovsky case damages
Head of the Russian Federal Bailiff Service Artur Parfyonchikov allows the possibility of both ceasing the proceedings in extraction of 17 billion rubles from recently pardoned Mikhail Khodorkovsky, and seeking harsher liability if the compensation will not be payed.
Russian Supreme Court holds Khodorkovsky must pay $550 mln in back taxes
The Russian Supreme Court has upheld an earlier judgment obligating former YUKOS head Mikhail Khodorkovsky to pay 17 billion rubles (approximately $550 million) in back taxes.
Sentence of Khodorkovsky's business partner reduced to time served
The Russian Supreme Court has reduced the sentence of Khodorkovsky's business partner Platon Lebedev to time served. According to his lawyer Vladimir Krasnov, Lebedev may be relesed later today, if the necessary procedures are formalised with the Federal Penitentiary Service.
Sentence in second Khodorkovsky, Lebedev case open for 'mitigation'
Russian Prosecutor General's Office considers that the sentence in the second case of ex-YUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business partner Platon Lebedev is open for 'mitigation'.
Most Russians indifferent to Khodorkovsky’s pardon – survey
Over 40% of Russians who are aware of former YUKOS head Mikhail Khodorkovsky are indifferent about the news that President Vladimir Putin granted him a pardon, according to a survey by the Public Opinion Foundation.
Supreme Court to consider Khodorkovsky cases on January 23
On January 23, the Russian Supreme Court will consider supervisory appeals against the sentence handed down to ex-YUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky and his business partner Platon Lebedev in the second case and an application seeking a reconsideration of the first case.
Pussy Riot is not after Khodorkovsky’s money
Pardoned Pussy Riot members Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina aren’t looking for any financial help from the recently freed YUKOS ex-CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the women said during a Dozhd TV channel press conference held Friday.
Supreme Court to reconsider Khodorkovsky case in light of ECHR judgment
Chairman of the Russian Supreme Court Vyacheslav Lebedev has filed an application seeking to reconsider the first of two cases that had brought about former YUKOS CEO's decade-long prison sentence.
Khodorkovsky has been pardoned: what’s next?
Khodorkovsky’s pardon would almost certainly make him the winner only if he rejected it immediately and publicly. The certainty is qualified by an “almost” because then he would win many scores as a public figure, but would disillusion some as a simple man of flesh and blood. Less than a day after a shocking statement made by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the former oligarch has left his cell. The pardon was like a lightening bolt.
Rosneft not concerned about being sued on behalf of Khodorkovsky – official
Igor Sechin, president of state-run oil company Rosneft , sees no risks for the company in terms of possible claims on behalf of ex-YUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky.
Putin pardons Mikhail Khodorkovsky
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a decree Friday pardoning jailed YUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky. The decree will take effect immediately.
Khodorkovsky to be pardoned soon – Putin
YUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky, who has been in jail in connection with oil theft and money laundering charges since 2003, has filed a petition for clemency and a resolution pardoning him will be signed soon, Russian President Vladimir Putin said during an annual Q&A session with the press Thursday.
Khodorkovsky’s defense not informed of any new criminal cases – attorney
The defense of YUKOS CEO Mikhail Khodorkovsky has no information on any new criminal proceedings opened against the jailed businessman, attorney Vadim Klugvant told RAPSI on Monday.