Russian Court Jails Bar Employees for LGBTQ+ 'Extremism'

An Orenburg court has sentenced three bar employees to jail time for allegedly participating in an LGBTQ+ 'extremist' organization. This ruling follows Russia's broader crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and activities.

29 Jun, 09:07 — 29 Jun, 09:07

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual63d ago

Orenburg Court Jails 3 Bar Employees for LGBTQ+ ‘Extremism’

The case represents the first instance of criminal charges being pressed in connection with the Russian Supreme Court’s designation of the non-existent “LGBT movement” as “extremist” in 2023.

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Russian Court Jails Bar Employees for LGBTQ+ 'Extremism'

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