Document #1105016

OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)

Human rights defender Oleg Orlov acquitted!

http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/russia/2011/06/d21299/

ecoi.net description:
After almost 2 years of judicial harassment, the Khamovniki District Court in Moscow acquitted Oleg Orlov on 14 June 2011, stating that his allegations on Chechen President Kadyrov's responsibility in the assassination of Natalia Estemirova, Head of Memorial office in Grozny, did not constitute slander
Country:
Russian Federation
Source:
OMCT – World Organisation Against Torture (Author)
Published:
15 June 2011
Original link:
http://www.omct.org/human-rights-defenders/urgent-interventions/russia/2011/06/d21299/
Document type:
Appeal or News Release
Language:
English
Document ID:
1105016 (former ID 161686)

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