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Russian Court Sentences Three Lawyers Linked to Navalny, Marking Intensified Repression

Three lawyers associated with Alexei Navalny have been sentenced to prison in Russia, reflecting a significant crackdown on dissent under President Putin.

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  1. Three Navalny lawyers sentenced to years in Russian penal colony for ‘extremist activity’

    The harsh sentencing of Alexei Navalny's lawyers not only underscores the chilling effects of state repression in Russia but also signals a dangerous precedent that jeopardizes the very foundation of legal advocacy.

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  2. Russia sentences late opposition leader Alexey Navalny's lawyers to years behind bars

    The sentencing of Navalny's lawyers highlights the Kremlin's relentless efforts to suppress dissent and intimidate those who dare to stand alongside political opponents.

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  3. Russia hands jail sentences to three Navalny lawyers

    The harsh sentences handed to the lawyers defending Alexey Navalny underline the Kremlin's relentless crackdown on dissent and serve as a chilling warning to anyone who dares to challenge the regime.

    Russia hands jail sentences to three Navalny lawyers

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  4. Russia convicts lawyers for late Kremlin critic Alexey Navalny

    The conviction and sentencing of Navalny's lawyers starkly illustrate the Kremlin's relentless suppression of dissent and its efforts to dismantle any remaining pillars of legal defense in Russia.

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  5. Russia jails lawyers who acted for late opposition leader Alexei Navalny

    The sentencing of Navalny's lawyers underscores the draconian measures the Russian authorities are willing to take against anyone associated with dissent, revealing a disturbing persistence of oppressive tactics reminiscent of the Soviet era.

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  6. 3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed

    The jailing of Navalny's lawyers underscores the Kremlin's relentless and draconian measures against dissent, indicating a chilling return to state repression not seen since the Soviet era.

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  7. 3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed by a Russian court

    The sentencing of Navalny's lawyers exemplifies the Kremlin's ruthless campaign against dissent, highlighting a chilling reality where those who support opposition figures face grave repercussions.

    3 lawyers for the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are jailed by a Russian court

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Updated: Jan 17th, 2025, 11:33 AM ET

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Three lawyers defending the late Alexei Navalny were sentenced to up to 5.5 years in prison on extremist charges. Their prosecution signals intensified repression of dissent in Russia, as human rights groups label them political prisoners. The Kremlin's actions, seen as efforts to deter legal representation for political figures, received condemnation from activists and international authorities, highlighting ongoing abuses within Russia's justice system.


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