Russia: Dissident Kara-Murza's punishment draws widespread criticism | DW News

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He was one of the people behind the Magnitsky Act the international legislation that exposed Vladimir Putin's inner circle to asset freezes and travel restictions. Now Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a Moscow court. The journalist and politician has been involved in opposition activities for over two decades. He was a close friend and ally of assassinated Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov. The harsh punishment for Kara-Murza has drawn widespread criticism around the world. After the verdict was read his wife - who lives in the United States with the couple's three children - praised his courage consistency and honesty. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1 For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/dwnews_hangout Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch russia dissident punishments

He was one of the people behind the Magnitsky Act, the international legislation that exposed Vladimir Putin's inner circle to asset freezes and travel restictions. Now, Vladimir Kara-Murza has been sentenced to 25 years in prison by a Moscow court. The journalist and politician has been involved in opposition activities for over two decades.

He was a close friend and ally of assassinated Kremlin critic Boris Nemtsov. The harsh punishment for Kara-Murza has drawn widespread criticism around the world. After the verdict was read, his wife - who lives in the United States with the couple's three children - praised his courage, consistency and honesty.

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