3 former Navalny lawyers face trial for involvement with extremist group, allegedly passing messages while he was imprisoned.

Three former lawyers of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny are on trial in Russia, facing charges of involvement with an extremist group. Arrested in October 2023, they are accused of passing messages from Navalny while he was imprisoned. Navalny, who died in February 2024 under contested circumstances, had labeled all charges against him as politically motivated. His organizations were designated extremist in 2021, exposing associates to prosecution.

September 12, 2024
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