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15 Sentenced to Life for Crocus City Hall Massacre

3/12/2026

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  • A Moscow court sentenced 15 men to life for 2024 Crocus City Hall massacre, which killed 149 and was claimed by ISIS-K.
  • Four additional defendants received 19 to 22 years for aiding attackers.
  • The trial was held behind closed doors, raising fairness concerns.
  • Russian officials linked the attack to Ukraine, while Kyiv denies the claim without evidence.
  • The incident intensified xenophobia in Russia, prompting stricter migrant policies and Tajik departures.