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Vitaly Nikolaevich Gruzinov
Грузинов Виталий Николаевич
high Priorityotherdetained
Age 47 · male
Detained March 1, 2022(1,510 days)
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Case Summary
Vitaly Gruzinov, a grenade launcher and journalist also known as Kozak Vedmenko, is accused of attempting to seize power and participating in terrorist activities. He has been detained since March-April 2022.
Charges (3)
- Forcible seizure of power
- Participation in the activities of a terrorist organization
- Training for the purpose of carrying out terrorist activities
Criminal Code Articles (3)
Analyzing Legal Record
Key Facts (3)
- Also known as Kozak Vedmenko
- Detained since March-April 2022
- Accused of terrorism-related crimes
Legal Timeline
Arrest Date
March 1, 2022
Native Language Summary
Грузинов Виталий Николаевич (также известен в Украине как журналист и активист под псевдонимом Козак Ведменко) родился 16 июля 1977 года, гранатомётчик, обвиняется по ст. 278 («Насильственный захват власти», до 20 лет лишения свободы), ч. 2 ст. 205.5 («Участие в деятельности террористической организации», до 20 лет лишения свободы) и ст. 205.3 («Прохождение обучения в целях осуществления террористической деятельности», до пожизненного лишения свободы) УК РФ. Лишён свободы с марта-апреля 2022 года.
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