According to data received at different times from sources , it is known that the man was searched on December 1, 2021. And in September 2022, Chopik was first detained under Article 19.11 of the Code of Administrative Offences, but when it turned out that the man simply did not have a phone where there could be some “extremist materials”, they drew up a report under Article 24.23 of the Code of Administrative Offenses. The pretext for the protocol was a black-and-white flag taped from the inside to the window of the house - only the man himself claimed that the flag appeared after he was detained and taken to the temporary detention facility.
The last round of escalation between Chopik and the security forces occurred in early March 2024: the Brest resident was detained again. After the arrest, the man was taken to the ambulance with signs of severe beating, and Chopik’s complexion was yellow (which may indicate liver damage due to the beating). On March 28, 2024, the Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that it had placed the Brest resident in a pre-trial detention center. Based on the man’s age and history (“he systematically attended criminal courts”), we can conclude that we are talking about Vitaly Chopik. He is suspected of “promoting extremist activities.”
He was detained by police on October 19, 2023. After his arrest, he served two administrative arrests of 15 days each. Human rights activists know that the second of them was appointed on November 3 by the Central District Court of Minsk. Then Judge Yuliana Shcherba found 63-year-old Marchenko guilty of “distributing extremist materials” (under Part 2 of Article 19.11 of the Administrative Code).
Alexander's trial began on March 25 , 2024 in the Minsk City Court.
On June 4, 2024, Alexander’s appeal was considered. The complaint was left unsatisfied.
3 years of imprisonment in a colony under general regime conditions
Vitaly was found guilty under Art. 342 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus for participation in protests in Brest on the night of August 10-11, 2020.
2.5 years of imprisonment in a colony under general regime conditions
Vladislav was found guilty under Art. 342 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus for participation in protests in Brest on the night of August 10-11, 2020.
On May 31, 2024, the appeal was considered and the verdict came into force.
2.5 years of imprisonment in a colony under general regime conditions
In 2020, when Artem participated in the meeting, he was 16 or 17 years old. He was found guilty under Art. 342 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus for participation in protests in Brest on the night of August 10-11, 2020.
1 year imprisonment in a colony under general regime conditions
Artem was found guilty under Art. 342 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Belarus for participation in protests in Brest on the night of August 10-11, 2020.
2.5 years of imprisonment in a colony under general regime conditions
1.5 years imprisonment in a colony
The man was accused of tearing a red-green flag from a store building on January 21, 2024, while intoxicated, and breaking the pole.
Dmitry fully admitted his guilt. He was prescribed compulsory treatment for alcoholism.
On June 6, 2024, the appeal was considered and the verdict entered into force.
6 months of imprisonment in a colony under general regime conditions.
The trial of the second group of Baranovichi residents (9 people) began on March 28, 2024. Elena was among them. The verdict was handed down on April 11.
According to the prosecution , in August 2020, the convicted persons "shouted slogans, demonstrated white-red-white banners, obstructed the movement of vehicles and the normal functioning of enterprises and organizations."
Elena worked as a Belarusian language teacher until retirement.
1 year imprisonment in a colony.
The trial of the second group of Baranavichy residents (9 people) began on March 28, 2024. Vyacheslav was among them. The verdict was handed down on April 11.
According to the prosecution , in August 2020, the convicts “shouted slogans, demonstrated white-red-white banners, and obstructed the movement of vehicles and the normal functioning of enterprises and organizations.”
1 year imprisonment in a colony.
The trial of the second group of Baranavichy residents (9 people) began on March 28, 2024. Olga was one of them. The verdict was handed down on April 11.
According to the prosecution , in August 2020, the convicts “shouted slogans, demonstrated white-red-white banners, and obstructed the movement of vehicles and the normal functioning of enterprises and organizations.”
On July 21, 2024, the appeal was considered and the verdict entered into force.
1 year imprisonment in a colony.
The trial of the second group of Baranavichy residents (9 people) began on March 28, 2024. Oleg was among them. The verdict was handed down on April 11.
According to the prosecution , in August 2020, the convicts “shouted slogans, demonstrated white-red-white banners, and obstructed the movement of vehicles and the normal functioning of enterprises and organizations.”
1 year imprisonment in a colony.
The trial of the second group of Baranavichy residents (9 people) began on March 28, 2024. Dmitry was among them. The verdict was handed down on April 11.
According to the prosecution , in August 2020, the convicts “shouted slogans, demonstrated white-red-white banners, and obstructed the movement of vehicles and the normal functioning of enterprises and organizations.”
1 year imprisonment in a colony.
The trial of the second group of Baranavichy residents (9 people) began on March 28, 2024. Alexey was one of them. The verdict was handed down on April 11.
According to the prosecution , in August 2020, the convicts “shouted slogans, demonstrated white-red-white banners, and obstructed the movement of vehicles and the normal functioning of enterprises and organizations.”
1.5 years of imprisonment in a colony.
The trial of the second group of Baranavichy residents (9 people) began on March 28, 2024. Oleg was among them. The verdict was handed down on April 11.
According to the prosecution , in August 2020, the convicts “shouted slogans, demonstrated white-red-white banners, and obstructed the movement of vehicles and the normal functioning of enterprises and organizations.”
1 year imprisonment in a colony.
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