Three lawyers of late Russian opposition leader Navalny jailed

Three lawyers who represented the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny have been sentenced to prison on charges of "extremism." Vadim Kobzev, Alexei Liptser, and Igor Sergunin received sentences ranging from three and a half to five and a half years. They were arrested in October 2023 for allegedly facilitating communication between Navalny and his associates while he was imprisoned. The trial was conducted behind closed doors, and the verdict coincided with the fourth anniversary of Navalny's return to Russia after receiving treatment for poisoning. Human rights organizations have condemned the sentences, viewing them as part of a broader campaign to suppress dissent and undermine legal protections in Russia.
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