Anastasiya Patsekhina

sentenced to 2 1/2 years, released awaiting the commencement of the sentence

Former prisoner

Date of birth: 16 January 1999

Date of detention: 9 November 2021

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 342 of the Criminal Code — Organization and preparation of actions that grossly violate public order, or active participation in them

Sentence: 2 1/2 years

Penalty: restricted freedom in an open penal facility ("khimiya")

Judge: Siarhei Katser

Cases: Protests in Minsk

Anastasiya Patsehina was detained in the framework of a criminal case on group actions that grossly violate public order (Article 342 of the Criminal Code).

On May 10, 2022, Maskouski District Court of Minsk pronounced the verdict. Judge Siarhei Katser found Anastasiya guilty and sentenced her to 2.5 years of restricted freedom in an open-type correctional facility. The girl was released in the courtroom awaiting the commencement of the sentence.

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