On 5 May 2018, YURY DMITRIEV and his defence attorney Victor Anufriev were photographed on the banks of Lake Onega, east of St Petersburg.
Appeal (judicial)
Supreme Court of Karelia will hear appeal on 14 June
On Thursday 14 June, the Supreme Court of Karelia will hear several appeals in the Dmitriev case (his defence lawyer Victor Anufriev told the Karelian internet newspaper Stolitsa na Onego). Anufriev intends to secure the dismissal of the charge that his client unlawfully possessed parts of a weapon. The Petrozavodsk city prosecutor’s office has also … Continue reading Supreme Court of Karelia will hear appeal on 14 June
Grandmother also appeals against verdict
The grandmother of YURY DMITRIEV’s adopted daughter Natasha has appealed to the Supreme Court of Karelia against his acquittal. This was first reported yesterday on the Petrozavodsk Calling [R] website. In a telephone conversation with 7x7, the woman confirmed that she had submitted an appeal to the higher court. She refused to explain why she … Continue reading Grandmother also appeals against verdict
City prosecutor to appeal against Dmitriev acquittal
A formal appeal was received today by the Petrozavodsk City Court from Yelena Askerova, the city prosecutor. She acted for the prosecution at the trial of YURY DMITRIEV, who was accused of preparing child pornography and the unlawful possession of a firearm. Our website received this information from the court. Dmitriev, the head of Memorial … Continue reading City prosecutor to appeal against Dmitriev acquittal
The Dmitriev Affair 