To followers of the "Dmitriev Affair" [R] Facebook page Yury Dmitriev is now in Moscow, in custody (temporarily) at Butyrka Prison. He should be transferred after the holidays [on 2 January] to the Serbsky Institute where he will undergo the examination scheduled by the court. Тhis procedure is expected to take 30 days. The final … Continue reading A few suggestions
Month: December 2017
Dmitriev transferred to Moscow for psychiatric assessment
On Thursday, 28 December 2017, YURY DMITRIEV was transferred to Moscow, under guard, to be assessed at the Serbsky Institute. The report was confirmed that day by VICTOR ANUFRIEV, Dmitriev’s defence attorney. No one had informed the lawyer; he learned of the transfer on Thursday after it had happened. Dmitriev flew into Moscow under escort … Continue reading Dmitriev transferred to Moscow for psychiatric assessment
Keeping informed
For a quick update, read Halya Coynash’s overview of the case since 13 December 2016, The Case so Far. Events are still unfolding. Look at the Home Page for subsequent developments. For more detailed guidance on the website's resources, see the About page. JC, 29 December 2017
Prosecution turns to punitive psychiatry as trial collapses
A second expert assessment has effectively overturned the entire case against YURY DMITRIEV, renowned Russian historian and head of the Karelia branch of Memorial (writes Halya Coynash). There is no immediate sign that this judicial travesty is ending, with the prosecutor immediately demanding yet another assessment of the photos which experts found no pornographic content … Continue reading Prosecution turns to punitive psychiatry as trial collapses
This New Year’s Eve
Dear Friends! I propose that on New Year’s Eve, this year as last, we raise our first toast — or say our first prayer — for YURY DMITRIEV. May he feel the warmth of our good wishes where he is at that moment. May the Light shine in the Darkness: let not the Darkness envelope him. … Continue reading This New Year’s Eve
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