A criminal case has been filed against comedian and producer Semen… (слепаков · семя · объявить)
A criminal case has been filed against comedian and producer Semen Slepkov under the 'foreign agent' article. The Moscow Prosecutor's Office claims that 'Semen Slepkov, recognized as a foreign agent, was twice held administratively liable within a year for violating...'
Consensus
- Semen Slepakov was accused under Article 330.1, part 2 of the Russian Criminal Code for evading obligations as a foreign agent.
- Slepakov had been twice previously held administratively responsible within one year for violating foreign agent regulations.
- A criminal case against Slepakov has been completed and forwarded to court.
- Slepakov was declared wanted and sentenced to detention in absentia by the court upon request of investigators.
Points of divergence
- The Moscow prosecutor's office stated that Slepakov was recognized as a foreign agent, but did not mention his being declared wanted or sentenced to detention in absentia. — tg_astrapress
- Slepakov was accused of violating the law on foreign agents and is charged with evasion of obligations under Article 330.1, part 2; he has been formally declared wanted and sentenced to detention in absentia. — tg_tvrain
- Slepakov left Russia for Israel after the start of the special military operation and has since complained about living conditions abroad; his performances have become more expensive due to a shift away from political content, and he is listed as an agent in the Ministry of Justice registry. — vm
Coverage (3 sources)
- Criminal case filed against comedian and producer Semen Slepkov on 'foreign agent' article — ASTRA
- Semen Slepakov Declared Wanted — Дождь (Telegram)
- Comedian Semen Slepakov declared wanted — Вечерняя Москва