Крохалёв Виталий Юрьевич
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Vitaliy Krokhalev is accused of forcible seizure of power and participation in a terrorist organization. He has been deprived of liberty since March-April 2022 and faces up to 30 years in prison.
Крохалёв Виталий Юрьевич родился 15 июня 1980 года, водитель, обвиняется по ст. 278 («Насильственный захват власти», до 20 лет лишения свободы) и ч. 2 ст. 205.5 («Участие в деятельности террористической организации», до 20 лет лишения свободы) УК РФ. По совокупности преступлений — до 30 лет лишения свободы. Лишён свободы с марта-апреля 2022 года.
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