Mikhail Shevelev - Justice for Journalists

Mikhail Shevelev

Affiliated media: Dozhd TV channel (TV Rain) , Journalist

Incident date: September 19, 2025

Attack type:

  • Criminal/administrative prosecution excluding (1), (2) and (3)

Who attacked: Authorities

Source: TV Rain

Location: Russia, Moscow, Moscow

Additional information:

The Khamovnichesky District Court of Moscow fined Dozhd TV (TV Rain) journalist Mikhail Shevelev 10,000 rubles (€102) for involvement in the activities of an “undesirable” organisation (Article 20.33 of the Administrative Code). The charge was based on a TV Rain news broadcast aired on May 5, 2025.

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