Attorney for journalist Ivan Safronov and President of the Bar Association of Udmurtia Dmitry Talantov have been charged in the case of «fakes» about the Russian army. This is reported by the human rights organization «First Department».
The lawyer is accused of spreading «fakes» based on political or ideological hatred. The reason for the case was the posts of the defender about the actions of the Russian military in Bucha, Irpen and Mariupol. cite__image» alt=»1″ />Post‑Arrest. What is known about the criminal case against Talantov's lawyer
According to investigators, Talantov, knowing about the popularity of Facebook, wrote a post criticizing the war, realizing that this could lead to «undermining the authority of the current government and the army», «discrediting authorities and the army” and “misleading an unlimited circle of people.”
The investigation believes that such posts will lead to the fact that citizens will experience fear and a sense of anxiety, anxiety and insecurity on the part of the state.
Talantov was detained on June 28 and on the same day he was transferred to Moscow, the next day he was arrested. Judge Sergei Khomyakov justified the arrest by saying that Talantov is a lawyer, and therefore knows the intricacies of the law enforcement system, he can “continue criminal activity” or hide. Talantov faces up to ten years in prison.