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Moscow Court Sentences Journalists, Cracks Down on Dissent

4/15/2025

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In a chilling move against press freedom, a Moscow court has sentenced four journalists—Antonina Favorskaya, Sergey Karelin, Konstantin Gabov, and Artyom Kriger—to 5.5 years in prison, branding them as extremists linked to Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation. Their closed trial underscores Russia's harsh crackdown on dissent, as they steadfastly proclaim their innocence, claiming they were punished for their commitment to journalism.

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In a chilling move against press freedom, a Moscow court has sentenced four journalists—Antonina Favorskaya, Sergey Karelin, Konstantin Gabov, and Artyom Kriger—to 5.5 years in prison, branding them as extremists linked to Alexey Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation. Their closed trial underscores Russia's harsh crackdown on dissent, as they steadfastly proclaim their innocence, claiming they were punished for their commitment to journalism.