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Brother Vitaliy Sukhov and his wife, Yelena

DECEMBER 23, 2021
RUSSIA

Brother Vitaliy Sukhov Sees Jehovah’s Hand Through Support of Brothers and Sisters

Brother Vitaliy Sukhov Sees Jehovah’s Hand Through Support of Brothers and Sisters

UPDATE | On March 1, 2022, the Krasnoyarsk Territory Court rejected Brother Vitaliy Sukhov’s appeal and upheld his conviction. He is not required to go to prison at this time.

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  1. December 21, 2021

    The Zheleznodorozhny District Court of Krasnoyarsk convicted Vitaliy and imposed a six-year suspended prison sentence, including three years of probation

  2. March 25, 2021

    Criminal trial began

  3. October 16, 2020

    Court officials seized Vitaliy’s automobile

  4. May 21, 2020

    The Sukhovs’ apartment was searched

  5. May 8, 2020

    Criminal case was initiated against Vitaliy for organizing observances and services of a banned religious organization

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We are grateful to know that Jehovah will always “support the righteous” and is aware of their trials.—Psalm 37:17, 18.