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Popov Denis Aleksandrovich

Date of birth: June 1, 2001 (25 years old)
Pursuit stage:  verdict delivered – appeal pending
Sentence:  10 лет лишения свободы в колонии строгого режима
Date of sentencing:  February 28, 2023 ; September 8, 2026
Current location:  Remand Prison No. 2, Federal Penitentiary Service of Russia for Yaroslavl Oblast

Popov Denis Aleksandrovich, born June 1, 2001, resident of the city of Uglich, Yaroslavl region. On February 28, 2023, he was sentenced under Part 2 of Art. 280 ("Public calls for extremist activity using the Internet") and Part 3 of Art. 30, Part 1 of Art. 205 ("Attempted terrorist act") of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation to 8 years of imprisonment with the first 3 years to be served in prison, the rest of the term - in a strict regime penal colony. Deprived of liberty since July 15, 2022.

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