Aleksandr Chernykh - Justice for Journalists

Aleksandr Chernykh

Affiliated media: Kommersant , Correspondent

Incident date: July 13, 2020

Attack type:

  • Short-term detention

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: OVD-Info

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

Chernykh was detained at Lefortovo Prison’s investigation isolation facility for an action in solidarity with former journalist Ivan Safronov, accused of state treason. He was released from the police station with a summons to appear for the issuing of the warrant.

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