Rapper Pthah Fined for Narcotics Propaganda
Moscow, September 23. The Moscow City Court upheld the ruling of the Nikulinsky District Court, which fined rapper Ptah (David Nuriev) for drug propaganda in his tracks, reported RIA Novosti, according to his lawyer Valentina Zaitchenko.
Consensus
- 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
Coverage (3 sources)
- Rapper Ptaha fined for drug propaganda: Moscow City Court approved punishment — Вечерняя Москва
- Rapper Ptakh left with fine for drug propaganda — Вести
- Moscow City Court ruled the fine imposed on rapper Ptah for drug propaganda legal — Москва 24