Rapper Pthah Fined for Narcotics Propaganda

The Moscow City Court upheld a fine of 80,000 rubles imposed on rapper Pthah (David Nuriev) for promoting narcotics in his song lyrics, following a ruling by the Nikulinsky District Court. The rapper's defense claims there is no evidence he distributed the controversial tracks and maintains zero tolerance for drug use.

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The Moscow City Court upheld the decision of the Nikulinsky District Court to fine rapper Pthah (David Nuriev).
The fine amounted to 80,000 rubles.
The case was based on lyrics from songs titled 'Не поздно', 'Не могу', and 'Монолог'.
The court found that these songs contained positive references to prohibited substances.
Pthah's defense has challenged the ruling and plans to appeal to the Second Appellate Court of General Jurisdiction.
Pthah's legal team submitted nine motions during the appeal process, all of which were rejected.

Points of divergence

Pthah commented on the court's decision, stating he does not recognize guilt. — vm
Pthah's lawyer, Valentina Zaychenko, stated that the defense argues there is no evidence that Pthah distributed the controversial tracks. — vesti
Pthah's lawyer emphasized that the artist holds a zero-tolerance stance toward drug use and distribution. — vesti

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Rapper Ptaha fined for drug propaganda: Moscow City Court approved punishment — Вечерняя Москва
Rapper Ptakh left with fine for drug propaganda — Вести

Rapper Pthah Fined for Narcotics Propaganda

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