Femboy candidate Danil Neonov leaves Russia after police detention

Danil Neonov, a self-identified queer femboy and former Moscow municipal candidate, left Russia after being detained twice and subjected to alleged police violence during a 10-day administrative arrest for displaying a rainbow symbol on his shirt.

Consensus

Danil Neonov was detained twice in late July.
He was held for 10 days in administrative arrest for displaying a rainbow symbol.
He was allegedly subjected to violence by police, including being hit with a metal can lid and choked.
Police threatened to charge his relatives with treason.
After the arrest, a new protocol was filed against him for 'LGBT propaganda'.
Neonov left Russia due to fear of further persecution and 'carousel' arrests.
He had a military enlistment notice and was reportedly monitored by operatives near his building.
He was able to leave with help from human rights activists.
Neonov stated he plans to return to Russia when possible.

Points of divergence

Neonov was detained on July 28 and held in police station for over seven hours without access to a lawyer. — tg_sotavision
Neonov was detained by officers from Center 'E' (Main Directorate for Countering Extremism) and taken to OVD 'Mitino'. — novaya_eu
Neonov was held overnight in the police station after his initial detention. — novaya_eu
Neonov was told by staff at Center 'E' that they would 'find a reason to close him'. — tg_sotavision
Neonov was able to change location and reach evacuation point with help from human rights activists. — novaya_eu

Coverage (2 sources)

«Femboy-candidate» Daniil Neponov left Russia after 10 days of administrative arrest and two detentions — SOTAvision
Former Moscow mayoral candidate, queer femboy Daniil Neponov left Russia amid persecution — Новая газета Европа

Femboy candidate Danil Neonov leaves Russia after police detention

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