Former Popcorn Books Publisher Receives Suspended Sentence in LGBTQ+ 'Extremism' Trial

Dmitry Protopopov, a former senior manager at Popcorn Books, received a suspended sentence after being charged with "extremism" following Russia's 2023 ruling to outlaw the "international LGBT movement."

7 Aug, 13:34 — 7 Aug, 13:34

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Former Popcorn Books Publisher Receives Suspended Sentence in LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’ Trial

Dmitry Protopopov was among three senior managers arrested in May 2025 and charged with “extremism” following a 2023 ruling by Russia’s Supreme Court to outlaw the so-called “international LGBT movement.”

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Former Popcorn Books Publisher Receives Suspended Sentence in LGBTQ+ 'Extremism' Trial

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