NOVEMBER 20, 2023 | UPDATED: APRIL 26, 2024
RUSSIA
UPDATE—SENTENCE REDUCED | Brother Yevgeniy Bushev Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison
On April 25, 2024, the Chelyabinsk Regional Court reduced Brother Yevgeniy Bushev’s prison sentence by one year following an appeal. He will now serve six years in prison.
On November 7, 2023, the Kalininskiy District Court of the Chelyabinsk Region convicted Brother Yevgeniy Bushev and sentenced him to seven years in prison. He was taken into custody from the courtroom.
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We are saddened that another brother is being sent to prison. However, we are confident that Jehovah will continue to be a refuge for Yevgeniy and all those who are experiencing trials.—Psalm 94:22.
Time Line
August 24, 2022
Criminal case initiated
September 8, 2022
Home searched
September 9, 2022
Placed under travel restrictions
September 20, 2023
Criminal trial began
November 7, 2023
Convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison
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