Russian Court Jails Rights Lawyer 12 Years for Treason
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Affects Russia · Covered in 2 countries
A Russian court sentenced prominent human rights lawyer Maria Bontsler to 12 years in prison for treason.
A Russian court sentenced 66-year-old human rights lawyer Maria Bontsler to 12 years in prison after convicting her of treason. Prosecutors alleged that she handed sensitive information over to Ukraine. Bontsler was widely known throughout her career for defending politically sensitive cases.
- The sentenceMaria Bontsler received a 12-year prison term from a court in Kaliningrad.
- The accusationProsecutors claimed the defense lawyer transmitted confidential information to Ukraine.
- The backgroundThe 66-year-old attorney built a career taking on high-profile, politically sensitive cases.
Why it matters
Human rights defenders and independent legal professionals in Russia increasingly face severe state pressure and prosecution as authorities crack down on dissent and perceived collaboration with foreign entities following the invasion of Ukraine.
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Maria Bontsler, a 66-year-old rights lawyer in Kaliningrad, was sentenced to 12 years in prison on treason charges involving accusations of passing information to Ukraine.
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- The Straits TimesCourt in Russia's Kaliningrad sentences lawyer to 12 years on treason charge3h ago · open ↗
- The Moscow TimesRussia Jails Prominent Human Rights Lawyer 12 Years for Treason5h ago · open ↗
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