Anatol Kireichyk

Political prisoner

Date of birth: 20 April 1949

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 369 of the Criminal Code — Insulting a government official
  • Art. 295 of the Criminal Code — Unlawful acts against firearms, ammunition and explosives
  • Art. 391 of the Criminal Code — Insulting a judge
  • art. 188 of the Criminal Code — Defamation

Sentence: 3 1/2 years

Penalty: imprisonment in a medium-security penal colony

Prison sentence start date: 23 August 2024

Judge: Yauhen Sharshniou

Notes: Retirement age

Anatol Kireichyk was charged under several articles: Article 188 of the Criminal Code (defamation), Article 369 of the Criminal Code (insulting a government official), Article 391 of the Criminal Code (insulting a judge) and Part 2 of Article 295 of the Criminal Code (illegal possession of ammunition). Ammunition was found during during the search of his house. The pensioner told the investigators that he had collected them.

On June 4, 2024, he was sentenced to 3 years and 6 months of imprisonment in a medium-security penal colony and a fine of 100 basic units. 

The court also ordered the defendant to pay moral damages to the victims.

 

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