David Frenkel - Justice for Journalists

David Frenkel

Affiliated media: Mediazona , Photo correspondent

Incident date: July 27, 2020

Attack type:

  • Court trial

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: Mediazona

Location: Russia, Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg

Additional information:

Frenkel was fined 500 RUB (7 USD) for insubordination against the police officer at a polling station, where journalist’s hand was broken. Court also issued a fine of 2000 RUB (26 USD) for the interruption of the election committee work and issues a warning about violation the self-isolation regime.

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