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Kirovsky Court Upholds Decision in Case Involving Ex-Policeman Lakhovets, According to Novaya Gazeta Europe

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On February 4, 2026, the Kirovsky-Chepetsk Court granted a request made by ex-policeman Igor Lakhovets, according to Novaya Gazeta Europe. The prosecution appealed the decision, but on March 30, the Kirovsky Regional Court upheld the decision, according to Novaya Gazeta Europe and Meduza. Journalist Ivan Golunov was detained in Moscow on June 6, 2019, and accused of illegal drug trafficking, according to Novaya Gazeta Europe. An investigation concluded that the drugs were planted by police officers, according to Novaya Gazeta Europe.

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  • Novaya Gazeta Europe

    T2 · established media · independent · international

  • Meduza

    T2 · established media · independent · international

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