Case of Timofeyev in Petrozavodsk

Case History

Aleksey Timofeyev, a civilian resident of Petrozavodsk, discussed Bible teachings with friends. In April 2024, his house was searched, after which the believer was taken into custody. A month and a half later, he was released under house arrest. He is accused of organizing the activities of an extremist organization.
Timeline

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    Case initiated Art. 282.2 (1)

    Investigator Viktor Petrov initiates a criminal case under an extremist article against Alexei Timofeev.

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    Search Case initiated Interrogation Art. 282.2 (1)

    After the search, the security forces detained and interrogated Alexei Timofeev. On the same day, a decision is made to bring the believer as an accused under Part 1 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

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    Detention center

    Investigator Petrov asks the Petrozavodsk City Court to choose a measure of restraint for Alexei Timofeev in the form of detention. Judge Ekaterina Kanaeva sends the believer to the pre-trial detention center until May 25, 2024.

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    Detention center Letters

    Aleksey Timofeev is being held in the PFRSI (pre-trial detention facility) at correctional colony No. 9 in Petrozavodsk. The believer is in a good mood. He is supported by letters from family and friends. He also has the opportunity to read the Bible. Alexei's relations with his cellmates and administration are conflict-free.

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    House arrest

    Judge of the Petrozavodsk City Court of the Republic of Karelia Tatyana Petina changes the measure of restraint for Alexei Timofeev. He was released from the pre-trial detention center under house arrest until June 25, 2024.

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