Novashov, a journalist, was detained in March 2022 for “false information” in his online commentary. In March 2023, he was sentenced to 8 months of corrective labor and banned from journalistic activities for a year. His appeal was rejected in March 2024. In the same month, his home was searched by authorities suspecting him of working with an “undesirable organization.” He fled the country by August.!!
Andrei Novashov
Is case active: Yes
Country:Russia
Region:Europe and Central Asia
Gender:Male
Status:Displaced/In Exile