The Supreme Court of Russia has initiated an anti-corruption lawsuit… (суд · судья · якубовский)
The Supreme Court of Russia has initiated an anti-corruption lawsuit against a judge of the Fourth Cassation Court of General Jurisdiction, according to its press service. 'In accordance with the instructions of the President of the Supreme Court of Russia, Igor Krasnov, materials have been submitted to the supervisory authority for filing an anti-corruption lawsuit against Judge Ekaterina Yakubovskaia of the Fourth Cassation Court of General Jurisdiction,' states the message.
Consensus
- The Supreme Court of Russia has initiated an anti-corruption lawsuit against Judge Ekaterina Yakubovskaya.
- The lawsuit was initiated due to findings of real estate transactions that suggest corruption.
- Judge Yakubovskaya was involved in a 2023 investigation related to her purchase of an apartment at a significantly below-market price.
- She was removed from a higher judicial position as a result of the investigation.
Points of divergence
- The court suspects Judge Yakubovskaya of issuing rulings in exchange for payment. — kommersant
- Judge Yakubovskaya began her career in 2001 as a judge in Krasnodar Krai. — kommersant
- She was appointed to the Fourth Appellate Court in 2019 by a presidential decree. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Supreme Court Initiates Anti-Corruption Lawsuit Against Judge Yakubovskaya — Коммерсантъ
- Russia's Supreme Court Initiates Anti-Corruption Lawsuit Against Appellate Court Judge — Интерфакс