Additional Name(s): Denis Nikolayevich Antonov, Антонов Денис Николаевич

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: August/25/2022

Date of Sentencing: August/25/2022

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Proselytizing Activities Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Denis Antonov

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Denis Antonov is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

On March 14, 2019, authorities initiated a criminal case against Antonov for “participating in the activities of a public or religious association, or any other organization in respect of which a court has adopted a final decision to liquidate or ban activities in connection with extremist activities” (Art. 282.2-2 RCC). The accused him of engaging in proselytizing activities by discussing his religion with people in public.

On August 25, 2022, the Leninskiy District Court of Saransk sentenced Antonov to two years in prison. He was taken into custody following the verdict.

On January 16, 2023, the Supreme Court of the Republic of Mordovia upheld Antonov's sentence.

On October 17, 2023, the First Court of Cassation of General Jurisdiction in Saratov upheld Antonov's sentence.

ntonov is married.

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