Additional Name(s): Mariya Viktorovna Karpova, Карпова Мария Викторовна

Gender: Female

Perpetrator: Russia

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: June/1/2019

Date of Sentencing: November/25/2022

Date of Release: November/25/2022

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: House Arrest

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Banned Organization Extremism

Mariya Karpova

Extra Bio Info:

Mariya Karpova was under house arrest for her religious belief and activity. 

On June 1, 2019, authorities detained several Jehovah's Witnesses, including Karpova, following searches on their homes.  They were accused of organizing religious gatherings and studying and discussing religious materials.

On April 30, 2020, Karpova 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) and “recruiting…a person in the activities of an extremist organization” (Art. 282.2-1.1 RCC).

On May 27, 2020, Karpova was released from pretrial detention and placed under house arrest.

On November 25, 2022, the Kirovskiy District Court of Makhachkala imposed a six years' suspended sentence on Karpova.
She was released from house arrest following the verdict. 

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