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Pro-Kremlin activist Gapoņenko released from custody

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Latvijas Radio / Ella Semjonova

August 23, 2018, 12:36

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Authors: Eng.LSM.lv (Latvian Public Broadcasting), Ella Semjonova (Latvijas Radio korespondente)

Rīga's Vidzeme District Court decided to release Aleksandrs Gapoņenko, a pro-Kremlin activist and the leader of an unregistered organization, the Congress of Non-citizens, from custody.

Among other charges, Gapoņenko is accused of incitement of hatred and anti-state activities.

As the court deliberated whether to keep him behind bars, dozens of supporters cheered Gapoņenko on with flowers and posters in the court building, reported Latvian Radio.

Photo: Latvijas Radio / Ella Semjonova

Photo: Latvijas Radio / Ella Semjonova

As reported, Gapoņenko was detained on April 21.

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