Second Western District Military Court
judiciary
The Second Western District Military Court is a Russian military tribunal based in Moscow that has issued convictions related to terrorism, extremism, and sabotage. It has sentenced individuals for preparing attacks on high-profile figures such as journalist Margarita Simonian and others involved in ultranationalist organizations. The court has handed down prison terms ranging from six years to 25 years, including a 25-year sentence to Mikhail Balashov for organizing an attack on Simonian. It also issued a verdict in absentia against Dmitry Zakhvatov, an individual declared an agent of foreig…
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- Kaluga native sentenced to three years for extremist calls online — Интерфакс
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- Organizer of the Attempted Assassination of Margarita Simonyan Sentenced to 20 Years — Фонтанка
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