Journalist Otar Kushanashvili criticized the behavior of Valeria…
Journalist Otar Kushanashvili criticized the behavior of Valeria Chekalin (Lerchek), who is currently battling a cancer illness, and compared her to Princess Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
Consensus
- Otar Kushanashvili criticized Valeria Chekalyonok's public activities while claiming to have cancer.
- Kushanashvili praised Princess Kate Middleton's mountain climb after cancer treatment as an example of appropriate behavior.
- The comparison between Chekalyonok and Kate Middleton was made by Kushanashvili in public statements.
- Chekalyonok was sentenced to five years' probation, a fine of 765 million rubles, and a ban on managing websites.
- The prosecution has appealed the verdict, seeking a harsher punishment.
Points of divergence
- Kushanashvili expressed doubts about the seriousness of Chekalyonok's diagnosis due to her active public life, including attending training sessions, social events, and launching business projects. — gazeta_spb
- Kushanashvili stated that Chekalyonok uses her illness for publicity and called it a cheap PR stunt. — gazeta_spb
- Kushanashvili, who previously underwent treatment at Blokhin Center, claimed that an active lifestyle is incompatible with a serious cancer diagnosis. — gazeta_spb
- Kushanashvili used the phrase 'this is not Lerchek' in his Telegram channel to emphasize his admiration for Kate Middleton's actions. — vm
- The prosecution has filed an appeal to increase the punishment for Chekalyonok, aiming for a stricter sentence. — vm
Coverage (2 sources)
- Kushanashvili called Kate Middleton's act an example for Lerkh - SPB Newspaper - St. Petersburg news — Gazeta.SPb
- Kushanashvili spoke about the will of Kate Middleton with words 'this is not for you Lertch' — Вечерняя Москва