The prosecution has requested the court to resume proceedings in the… (суд · лерчек · процесс)
The prosecution has requested the court to resume proceedings in the case of blogger Lerchek. Moscow, July 9: The Prosecutor's Office asked the Gagarin District Court of Moscow to restart the criminal trial against blogger Valeria Chekalina (Lerchek), according to TASS reports from law enforcement officials.
Consensus
- The criminal case against blogger Valeria Chekalyan (Lerchek) is being considered for resumption by the Gagarin District Court in Moscow.
- The trial was previously suspended in March due to her oncological illness.
- Chekalyan is undergoing chemotherapy at the Blokhin Oncology Center, with treatment scheduled until July 17, 2026.
- Medical authorities have confirmed that Chekalyan has no medical contraindications preventing her from attending court hearings.
- The prosecution has requested the court to issue a decision on resuming proceedings.
- The court is expected to decide on the matter on July 10, 2026.
Points of divergence
- Chekalyan was diagnosed with stage four stomach cancer in February 2026, immediately after giving birth. Her diagnosis was confirmed by a repeat examination on June 19. — fontanka
- There were public doubts about Chekalyan's illness after she was seen at the gym; a specialist was consulted to assess whether exercise is possible during stage four stomach cancer with metastases. — vm
- Chekalyan experienced severe abdominal pain after completing her first chemotherapy course. — vm
- Her former husband Artem Chekalin was sentenced to 7 years in prison and fined 194 million rubles. Their business partner Roman Vishnyak has been serving a 2.5-year sentence since January 2026 after signing a pre-trial agreement with the prosecutor. — fontanka
Coverage (5 sources)
- Lerchek wants to be returned to court despite stage four cancer — Фонтанка
- Lerchek case proceedings may be resumed: who is insisting on this — Вечерняя Москва
- Prosecution requests court to resume proceedings in blogger Lerchek's case — РИАМО
- Court proceedings in the blogger Lerchek case may be resumed — Вести
- Court to consider Lertch's move on July 10 after lease expires — Вести