The Case of Chesnokov A.V.

Case Law
Country
Country Location

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Country Location (vinculado Case Law)
Russia
Decision Date
8 jul 2015
Case Status
Cerrado
Case Outcome (Procedural)
  • Motion Granted
Case Outcome (Disposition)
  • Criminal Sanctions
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 Name and URL
Columbia Global Freedom of Expression