According to Alexander's family, the problems began after he went to observe the polling station at his registered address in the village of Farinovo. He filed a complaint with the prosecutor's office regarding a serious violation of the electoral code, citing an unsealed ballot box. Afterward, on August 12, 2020, police officers arrived at Evgeny's workplace and detained him, but they soon released him.
Evgeny was arrested again in January 2021 as part of a criminal case opened under the articles "inciting social discord," "insulting a government official," and "preparing and organizing group actions that grossly violate public order."
Evgeny was convicted in September 2021 and sentenced to imprisonment in a penal colony, as well as to pay substantial compensation to the "victims." At the sentencing, Evgeny's parents brought printed color photographs of his three-month-old daughter, Milana, who was born while Evgeny was in custody.
He was released in August 2024, having fully served his sentence.
Vadim was detained on April 14, 2021, on the border with Lithuania and later convicted for a comment left on Telegram addressed to the commander of the Minsk riot police, Dmitry Balaba.
He was released in November 2022, having served his full sentence.
Trial outcome 22.06.2021
1 year 6 months restrictions of freedom with referral to an open-type correctional facility, 1000 rubles of compensation.
Alexey was convicted under the article “Insulting a government official” – in an Instagram group, he left a comment addressed to a police officer who sprayed gas and used violence against protesters.
In March 2022, his sentence was tightened: he was sentenced to 8 months and 23 days in prison.
According to human rights activists, in December 2022, Alexey fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
Trial outcome date unknown
2 years 6 months restrictions of freedom with referral to an open-type correctional facility.
Regime change trial date unknown
8 months 23 days of imprisonment in colony under general regime conditions.
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