Additional Name(s): Roman Aleksandrovich Gridasov, Гридасов Роман, Гридасов Роман Александрович

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: July/29/2021

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

Roman Gridasov

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Roman Gridasov was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On June 12, 2018, authorities detained Gridasov following a raid on his home.

On June 14, 2018, Gridasov was released on recognizance.

On June 21, 2018, Gridasov 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 Gridasov to two years in prison.  He was taken into state custody following the trial.

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

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

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

On July 29, 2021, Gridasov was released from prison.

Gridasov is married.

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