The Case of Chesnokov A.V.

Case Law
Country
Country Location

Latitude: 55.84775990443999

Longitude: 37.50146462023251

Country Location (linked Case Law)
Russia
Decision Date
Jul 8, 2015
Case Status
Closed
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Sanctions (Imprisonment and/or Fine)
Keywords
  • Anti-Semitism
  • Extremist Speech
  • Hate Speech
  • Social Media
Judicial Body
First Instance Court
Case Number
1-33/2015
Case Summary

Chesnakov published videos and photos on a social network website. The videos and photos contained discriminatory messages and Nazi symbols. The court found Chesnokov guilty of incitement of hatred and extremism, fining him, sanctioning his travel, and mandating good behavior.

The decision establishes a binding or persuasive precedent within its jurisdiction.

Source URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression