Ramualda Dzekola

Former prisoner (Recognized ex post facto)

Charges indicted:

  • Art. 367 of the Criminal Code — Slander against the President of the Republic of Belarus

Sentence: 3 1/2 years

Penalty: restricted freedom under home confinement ("domashnyaya khimiya")

Judge: Hanna Papova

Prosecutor: Vadzim Karachun

Notes: Retirement age

Ramualda Dzekola,  a pensioner, was convicted under Part 2 of Article 367 of the Criminal Code for slander against Aliaksandr Lukashenka. 

On March 28, 2024, Judge Hanna Papova found her guilty and sentenced her to three years and six months of restricted freedom under home confinement ("domashnyaya khimiya"). 

The court also decided to confiscate the woman's mobile phone.

 

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