Russian Court Sentences Dissidents for 'Fake News'
A Moscow court has sentenced Conflict Intelligence Team founder Ruslan Leviev and journalist Michael Naki to 11 years in prison for spreading 'military fakes'.
Background
Since 2022, Russia has implemented laws criminalizing the dissemination of information deemed 'fake news' about its armed forces. These laws have been used to prosecute journalists, activists, and ordinary citizens, leading to significant prison sentences. Human rights organizations and international bodies have widely criticized these measures as suppressing freedom of speech and dissent.
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Russian judicial actions against journalists and activists
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoJournalists and activists are being sentenced for disseminating information deemed 'fake news' by the Russian authorities.
Russian Court Sentences Dissidents for 'Fake News'
First report 2h agoLast update 2h agoRussian dissidents and journalists are being sentenced to long prison terms for allegedly spreading 'fake news' about the military.
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