Additional Name(s): Alexey Miretsky, Aleksey Petrovich Miretskiy, Мирецкий Алексей, Мирецкий Алексей Петрович

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: September/19/2019

Date of Sentencing: September/19/2019

Date of Release: August/3/2021

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Aleksey Miretskiy

Extra Bio Info:

Aleksey Miretskiy was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On June 12, 2018, authorities detained Miretskiy following a raid on his home. He was subsequently released the same day and placed on recognizance.

On June 21, 2018, Miretskiy was charged with “organizing the activities of a public or religious association or other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-1 RCC).

On September 19, 2019, the Leninskiy District Court of Saratov sentenced Miretskiy to two years in prison. He was taken into state custody following the trial.

On December 20, 2019, Miretskiy's appeal was rejected.

On February 4, 2020, Miretskiy was transferred to Correctional Colony No. 1 in the Orenburg Region.

On February 6, 2020, Miretskiy was reportedly attacked in prison.

On August 3, 2021, Miretskiy was released.

Miretskiy is married with one child.

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