In Saint Petersburg, environmental defender Mukhin and regional Duma… (ссылка · мухин · задержать)
In Saint Petersburg, environmental defender Mukhin and regional Duma deputy Apostolevsky were detained over Facebook and Instagram posts. Authorities are accusing them of 'demonstrating extremist symbolism.' Environmental defender Oleg Mukhin and the head of the CPRF faction in the Legislative Assembly of Leningrad Oblast, Ivan Apostolevsky, were detained on July 9 in Saint Petersburg, according to several St. Petersburg publications, including Fontanka and MR7.
Consensus
- Oleg Mukhin and Ivan Apostolevsky were detained on July 9 in Saint Petersburg.
- The detention was related to links posted on Facebook and Instagram.
- Both individuals were taken to the 76th police department in Saint Petersburg.
- They were held overnight at the police station.
- The charges were based on Article 20.3 of the Russian Administrative Offenses Code, concerning 'demonstration of extremist symbolism'.
Points of divergence
- Mukhin was detained near the ruined Mikhailovskaya dacha under the pretext of a meeting with journalists. — tg_tvrain
- Apostolevsky stated that he was charged for calling people to his Instagram and Facebook pages. — tg_astrapress
- Mukhin's lawyer, Anastasia Borisova, said the detention stemmed from links to Instagram posted on his VK page. — tg_astrapress
Coverage (2 sources)
- Civil defender Oleg Mukhin and KPRF deputy Ivan Apostolev arrested in St. Petersburg for links to Facebook and Instagram — Дождь (Telegram)
- Gradeprotector Mukhin and Regional Duma Deputy Apostolevsky Arrested in St. Petersburg Over Social Media Links — ASTRA