CPRF Candidate Bondarenko Detained Over 2024 Social Media Post
Saratov blogger and CPRF candidate Nikolai Bondarenko was detained over a 2024 social media post allegedly containing a photograph of a 'known comrade,' with authorities citing potential violation of Article 20.3 of the Russian Administrative Code. The candidate claims the post was made from an account not belonging to him and has filed a complaint requesting clarification of authorship.
Consensus
- Nikolai Bondarenko, a CPRF candidate for the State Duma, was detained by police.
- The detention was linked to a social media post from 2024.
- The post allegedly contained a photograph of a 'known comrade'.
- A protocol was drawn up under Article 20.3 of the KоАП (propaganda or public display of Nazi or extremist symbols).
- The candidate has submitted a statement to law enforcement requesting clarification of the post's authorship.
- The candidate provided authorities with data on his official online resources.
- A sanction from the General Prosecutor's Office is required to pursue administrative liability against a registered candidate.
- If the decision is made, it could restrict his electoral rights.
Points of divergence
- Bondarenko was detained at his residence by about 10 officers and is currently being taken to court. — tg_bazabazon
- Bondarenko was charged with the public display of extremist symbolism and disobedience. — tg_bazabazon
- Bondarenko claimed he was interviewed by a Polish media outlet and denied having communicated with European journalists. — tg_bazabazon
- The post was made from an account not belonging to Bondarenko. — fontanka
- The post was made from an account not belonging to the candidate. — kommersant
Coverage (5 sources)
- Candidate for the State Duma Nikolai Bondarenko detained over '2024 publication with photo of a well-known comrade' Saratov... — SOTAvision
- Reason for the detention of Duma candidate Nikolai Bondarenko named — Фонтанка
- YU learned the reason for the detention of Duma candidate Bondarenko — Коммерсантъ
- KPRF deputy candidate Nikolai Bondarenko detained by police for displaying extremist symbols — reported by 'Base' — Baza
- Blogger Bondarenko, who ran for State Duma deputies, stated that he was detained by police — Коммерсантъ
Key entities
- Nikolai Bondarenko
- State Duma
- KPRF
- Yuri Afonin
- U
- CC
- Bases
- Russia
- Kommersant
- The Authorities
- Saratov Regional Duma
- Saratov Regional Duma
- Millionaire Blogger
- Bondarenko Saratovskogo
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