State Prosecutors Seek 12-Year Prison Sentence for Lev Shlosberg
Lev Shlosberg, a veteran opposition politician, is accused of 'discrediting' and spreading 'fake news' about the Russian armed forces. State prosecutors are advocating for a 12-year prison sentence for him. This claim has not been independently verified.
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Lev Shlosberg is accused of 'discrediting' and spreading 'fake news' about the Russian armed forces.
A judge has sentenced Lev Shlosberg to 11 years in prison for anti-war statements.
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- —State prosecutors seek a 12-year prison sentence for Lev Shlosberg — not independently verified.
- —Lev Shlosberg is accused of 'discrediting' and spreading 'fake news' about the Russian armed forces — not independently verified.
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If confirmed, this reported legal action against a high-profile opposition figure may signal continued or increasing pressure on dissent and civil society in Russia. Businesses…
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