A former candidate for the Ufa city council from the 'Civic Union'…
A former candidate for the Ufa city council from the 'Civic Union' party, Denis Malyshev, was fined 30,000 rubles under the article on 'discrediting the army'.
Consensus
- Denis Malyshev was fined 30,000 roubles for 'discrediting the army' under Article 20.3.3 of the Russian Code of Administrative Offenses.
- The offense stemmed from a phrase used in a private chat: 'dрова пожара преступной войны' (firewood of a criminal war).
- Malyshev admitted guilt and paid the fine immediately after the court ruling.
- He was previously denied registration as a candidate for the Ufa city council by the territorial election commission on 26 July.
- The case took place in Ufa, Russia.
Points of divergence
- Malyshev acknowledged procedural violations and errors in the linguistic expert's conclusion but chose not to insist on them being considered. — tg_govorit_nemoskva
- The case was heard by the October District Court of Ufa on 29 July, with Malyshev stating he did not consider the legal consequences at the time. — tg_idelrealii
- The case was handled by the Kirovsky District Court of Ufa; a provocateur named Arslan Nigamatiev attended the trial and was involved in disrupting signature collection efforts for Malyshev and other candidates. — tg_horizontal_russia
- Arslan Nigamatiev, identified as a provocateur, had previously been known for involvement in cases related to the banned Navalny headquarters and public actions. — tg_horizontal_russia
Coverage (3 sources)
- Former Ufa City Council Candidate Fined for 'Army Discrediting' — Говорит НеМосква
- Former Ufa City Council Candidate Denis Malyshev Fined 30,000 Rubles for 'Discrediting' the Army — Idel.Реалии
- Ufa City Council Candidate Fined for Army Discrediting — 7х7 — Горизонтальная Россия