Denis Korotkov

Affiliated media: Novaya Gazeta , Journalist

Incident date: February 28, 2020

Attack type:

• Defamation, spreading libel about a media worker or media outlet

Who attacked: Non-authorities

Source: Novaya Gazeta

Location: Russia, Saint Petersburg, Saint Petersburg

Additional information:

Federal News Agency accused the journalist of cooperating with the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorist organization banned in Russia. The Investigative Committee tried to get explanations from the journalist regarding the facts presented in the publications.