Two Russian journalists arrested over alleged work for Alexei Navalny foundation
Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin face at least two years’ jail on ‘extremism’ charges, which they deny, amid continuing crackdown on dissent
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Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin face at least two years’ jail on ‘extremism’ charges, which they deny, amid continuing crackdown on dissent
LONDON (AP) — Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on "extremism” charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on
Two journalists are arrested on "extremism" charges and are accused of producing work for a YouTube channel run by Navalny's Foundation for Fighting Corruption, which has been outlawed in Russia. They will be detained for at least two months before any trial begins.
Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin both denied the charges for which they will be detained for a minimum of two months before any trials begin.
Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin face a minimum of two years in prison and a maximum of six years for alleged 'participation in an extremist organization'