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Assassinations - Excerpts 2012 - JRL Home
Preliminary Probe in Politkovskaya Case Over — Spokesman ~ Russia's Investigative Committee has finished a preliminary investigation into ex-policeman Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov's suspected complicity in the 2006 assassination of Russian investigative reporter Anna Politkovskaya ... Interfax - 9.6.12 - JRL 2012-162

As U.S. Acts on Magnitsky, Europe Debates ~ From the former head of a Moscow tax office accused of a $230 million fraud to the chief prison doctor who refused to see a dangerously ill man for more than two months, about 60 Russian officials face U.S. sanctions under the Magnitsky Act, which recently won the backing of a U.S. House of Representatives committee; but Europe's response to the persistent scandal has been more muted, much to Russia's delight ... Jennifer Rankin, Moscow Times 8.3.12; JRL 2012-141
:: Pavlyuchenkov Charged With Complicity in Politkovskaya Murder ~ Former Moscow police officer Dmitry Pavlyuchenkov has been charged with complicity in the murder of reporter Anna Politkovskaya ... Interfax 7.16.12 - JRL 2012-129
:: Moscow to Continue 'Magnitsky Work' with U.S. ~ The Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act seeks to impose visa bans and asset freezes on Russian officials allegedly involved in the torture and death of anti-corruption lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, as well as in other gross human rights abuses in Russia ... RIA Novosti, 7.17.12; JRL 2012-129
:: U.S. Congressmen Unmoved By Russian Visit To Protest Magnitsky Bill ~ Describing the Russian initiative as "too late," congressmen expect the Magnitsky bill to be signed into law, denying visas to dozens of Russian officials implicated in Magnitsky's death and freezing assets ... Richard Solash - RFE/RL - 7.14.12
:: Russia Probes Politkovskaya's 2006 Murder, Denies Case Progress
Russia continues its probe into the 2006 assassination of journalist Anna Politkovskaya, with the Investigative Committee expressing astonishment at Interior Ministry comments that the case is almost solved ... Henry Meyer, Bloomberg; JRL 2012-70 4.16.12
:: Report: Lawyer Beaten to Death
New evidence released Monday added weight to suspicions that Hermitage Capital corporate lawyer Sergei Magnitsky was beaten to death at the hands of "guards" while in government custody and did not die from health problems as previously claimed by the authorities ... Natalya Krainova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-214, Nov. 29, 2011

:: Report: Lawyer Beaten to Death
New evidence released Monday added weight to suspicions that Hermitage Capital corporate lawyer Sergei Magnitsky was beaten to death at the hands of "guards" while in government custody and did not die from health problems as previously claimed by the authorities ... Natalya Krainova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-214, Nov. 29, 2011
:: Hermitage Capital Publishes Explosive 75-Page Report Showing How Sergei Magnitsky Was Murdered in Russian Custody and the Subsequent Government Cover-Up
"Today, Hermitage Capital released a 75-page report with new documentary evidence showing how Sergei Magnitsky was murdered in Russian police custody and how the Russian government has consistently lied in public about Sergei Magnitsky's false arrest, torture and death to cover up the criminal liability of the Russian officials involved. ..." from Katie Fisher; JRL 2011-213, Nov. 28, 2011
:: Lugovoi Declared Poison Victim, Too
While Britain has demanded that Lugovoi, alleged assassin and State Duma Deputy, be extradited to face trial in London, Russia's Investigative Committee has suddenly alleged that Lugavoi himself was poisoned by the rare radioactive substance that killed Litvinenko, prompting speculation of political motivations by the Investigative Committe heading into the Duma election ... Lukas I. Alpert, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-216, Dec. 1, 2011

:: Jail Officials Targeted Over Magnitsky
Investigators said Monday that a criminal case has been opened into two prison officials in connection with the death of Hermitage lawyer Sergei Magnitsky and that they face possible charges of "negligence" ... Natalya Krainova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-128, July 19, 2011

:: Russia can't be manipulated through external pressure
"'Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye?'" Nicolai N. Petro | RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-129, July 20, 2011
:: The Murder of Sergei Magnitsky
"The people who did this are not human. These people who arrested an innocent man to hide their crimes, who subjected him to inhumane treatment, and then, having failed to break his will and his spirit, beat that man while he was suffering and in pain with rubber batons, and who then locked him in an isolation cell until he was dead; these people are murderers." ... Jamison Firestone; JRL 2011-120, July 7, 2011
:: FSB, police officials could figure in Magnitsky death investigation
Federal Security Service (FSB) and Interior Ministry officials could be implicated in the death of corporate lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, according to a member of the Kremlin's human rights council ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-120, July 7, 2011
:: Inquiry: Magnitsky Beaten by Guards
Eight prison guards reportedly beat already-severely ill corporate lawyer Sergei Magnitsky shortly before his death ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-119, July 6, 2011
:: Rights activists to give press conference on Magnitsky case at Interfax
A press conference on the prison death of Hermitage Capital lawyer Sergei Magnitsky will be held at the Interfax central office Thursday, July 7 at 2:30 p.m.; for accreditation, call (499) 250-88-32; accreditation ends one hour prior to the beginning of the conference; admission by press cards ... Interfax; JRL 2011-118, July 5, 2011
:: Head Of Russian President's Human Rights Body Welcomes Report On Lawyer's Death
Independent human rights campaigners blame Magnitskiy's death not only on the prison doctors but also on the security structures ... Interfax; JRL 2011-118, July 5, 2011
:: Magnitsky died due to lack of medical care - Russian investigators
Russian investigators declared that corporate lawyer Sergei Magnitsky died in a Moscow jail because he did not receive medical assistance in a timely fashion ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-117, July 4, 2011
:: Politkovskaya's Suspected Killer Held
The mastermind of Politkovskaya's murder remains unknown, and her family expressed doubt that the arrest of the suspected triggerman would shed any light on his identity ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-95, June 1, 2011
:: Lawyer Calls For Determining Mastermind of Politkovskaya Killing
Politkovskaya's relatives have expressed doubts that an accused triggerman, even is he is involved in the crime, can name the mastermind ... Interfax; JRL 2011-95, June 1, 2011
:: Deadline For Politkovskaya Murder Probe Pushed Back - Spokesman
The deadline for the investigation of the 2006 assassination of Russian reporter Anna Politkovskaya has been moved back to Sept. 7, 2011 ... Interfax; JRL 2011-80, April 29, 2011
:: Novaya Gazeta Hopes For Progress in Politkovskaya Murder Probe
Hopefully, investigators will finally bring charges against people involved in Politkovskaya's murder, Sokolov said ... Interfax; JRL 2011-80, April 29, 2011
:: Trial Over for 'Patriotic Bonnie and Clyde'
An ultranationalist couple was convicted Thursday of gunning down a rights lawyer and a journalist, following a court process fraught with accusations of manipulations ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-77, April 29, 2011
:: Magnitsky Cleared in State-Ordered Check
An independent commission carrying out a Kremlin-ordered inquiry into the death of Hermitage Capital lawyer Sergei Magnitsky has found that he was illegally jailed and deprived of medical care ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-75, April 27, 2011
:: Reporter Killings Give Way to Beatings, New Study Says
The trend in attacks on journalists changed in 2010, with murders giving place to savage beatings, and the overall situation remained dismal ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-67, April 14, 2011
:: Russian Rights Envoy Wants Stricter Legal Protection For Journalists
Attacks on journalists, which became more frequent last year, provoked an active debate in society ... RIA-Novosti; JRL 2011-66, April 13, 2011
:: Russian rights council to issue report into Magnitsky death
A advisory council to Medvedev says it is close to finishing a report into the prison death of business lawyer Sergei Magnitsky ... RIA Novosti; JRL 2011-61, April 6, 2011
:: Medvedev Vows Justice For Kashin
The attack on Kashin, 30, who was savagely beaten with metal rods near his home in downtown Moscow, was linked to his work, but investigators have identified no suspects ... Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2011-55, March 25, 2011
:: Eyewitness identifies main suspect as lawyer Markelov's killer
Markelov and Baburova were assassinated January 19, 2009, near the Kropotkinskaya metro station in Moscow ... Interfax; JRL 2011-33, Feb. 23, 2011
:: Markelov murder trial - suspects deny everything
Nationalists murder suspects Tikhonov and Khasis faced a packed courtroom and attempted to explain away the charges ... Tom Washington, Moscow News; JRL 2011-32, Feb. 22, 2011
:: Interview: Browder Sees 'Tipping Point' In Western Attitudes To Russia
Bill Browder's Hermitage Capital Management fund was Russia's biggest foreign investor until, he says, he complained about corruption and was kicked out of Russia in 2005. He now seeks international sanctions against 60 Russian officials over the prison death of Hermitage legal counsel Sergei Magnitsky ... RFE/RL; JRL 2011-18, Jan. 31, 2011
:: Russia's Shuvalov Responds To Investment Fund Head Over Lawyer Death
Sergey Magnitskiy was head of the tax and audit department in the British firm Firestone Duncan, which provided legal services for the Hermitage Capital fund. Human rights activists believe that no real investigation into Magnitskiy's death has been conducted ... Interfax; JRL 2011-18, Jan. 31, 2011
:: Masked youths mourn murdered pair and call for action against 'fascists'
About 1,000 people marched to Tverskaya Ulitsa Wednesday to mark the second anniversary of the murder of lawyer Stanislav Markelov and journalist Anastasia Baburova in central Moscow ...
Anna Arutunyan, Moscow News; JRL 2011-14, Jan. 20, 2011
:: Abuse of Freedom is Dangerous
"A question I asked at a White House briefing recently has led to a number of personal attacks on me in the American media. In the name of the very rights and freedoms my critics claim to defend I am asking for a chance to respond ..." from Andrei Sitov, Jan. 17, 2011; JRL 2011-11, Jan. 17, 2011
:: Arizona Shooting Echoes in Moscow
The suspected attacker, Jared Loughner was described as a loner and mentally disturbed with the state-owned Rossiya 1 channel pointing out that Hitler's Mein Kampf was his favorite book. Gazprom-owned NTV added that the suspect was also fond of Marx's Communist Manifesto ... From Donald N. Jensen, forwarding his article from Voice of America, Jan. 12, 2011; JRL 2011-10, Jan. 14, 2011
:: Poll shows third of Russians link journalist attacks to people they write about
The poll showed that, among the incidents of attacks on journalists, the murder of Anna Politkovskaya (57 per cent) and the beating of Oleg Kashin at the end of last year (50 per cent) drew the widest response ... Interfax; JRL 2011-10; Jan. 14, 2011
:: Media Situation in Russia Still Bleak - Organization
The Glasnost Defense Foundation said 12 journalists were killed in 2010. Nine were killed in 2009, five in 2008, eight in 2007 and nine in 2006. Fifty-eight journalists were victims of violent assaults ... Interfax; JRL 2011-9, Jan. 13, 2011

Assassination, Beatings, Prison Deaths - JRL Excerpts 2009-10
:: "I'm no hero, but it's time to call a spade a spade" ­ Parfyonov
Leonid Parfyonov, opendemocracy.net; JRL #2010-220, Nov. 28, 2010
:: Attacked Russian Journalist Blames Forest Dispute
Albina Kovalyova, Voice of America; JRL 2010-219, Nov. 23, 2010
:: Case Into Magnitsky's Jail Death Nears End
Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-215; Nov. 17, 2010
:: Kashin is a broken mirror: How Russia handles the attack on Oleg Kashin is an indicator of the state of Russian society
Nikolai Zlobin, Russia Beyond the Headlines; JRL 2010-214; Nov. 16, 2010 ::Media outcry over attack on Kashin. What next?
Nikolai Troitsky; RIA Novosti; JRL 2010-210; Nov. 10, 2010
:: Medvedev Fumes as More Journalists Are Beaten
Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-209; Nov. 9, 2010
:: Over 300 journalists killed in Russia in last 20 years
Interfax; JRL 2010-211; Nov. 11, 2010
:: More Denials Over Kashin Attack
Alexandra Odynova, Moscow Times; JRL 2010-211; Nov. 11, 2010
:: Attacked Russian journalist Kashin regains consciousness
RIA Novosti; JRL 2010-211; Nov. 11, 2010
:: Politkovskaya Sleuths Take Up Kashin Case
Moscow Times; JRL 2010-211; Nov. 11, 2010
:: Journalists Need State Protection More Than Other Professions - Medvedev
Interfax; JRL 2010-209; Nov. 9, 2010
:: A Blow to the Head: The Loud Public and Media Outcry at the Brutal Attack on a Kommersant Journalist May Be Encouraging, but It Doesn't Mean There Is Hope for a Successful Investigation
Tom Balmforth, Russia Profile; JRL 2010-209; Nov. 9, 2010
:: [Medvedev] Meeting with Rossiyskaya Gazeta journalists
Kremlin.ru transcript; JRL 2010-209; Nov. 9, 2010
:: Russia may impose harsher punishments for attacks on journalists
RIA Novosti; JRL 2010-209; Nov. 9, 2010
:: Now find Politkovskaya's killers
Tim Wall, Moscow News; JRL 2010-189; Oct. 8, 2010
:: Russia reopens cases into 19 journalist deaths
Lidia Okorokova, Moscow News; JRL 2010-188; Oct. 7, 2010
:: Human Rights Commissioner Speaks of Lack of Progress in Politkovskaya Case
Interfax; JRL 2010-188; Oct. 7, 2010
:: Politkovskaya Murder Case Is Not Being Probed in Earnest - Alexeyeva
Interfax; JRL 2010-188; Oct. 7, 2010
:: Investigation into Politkovskaya murder to be extended until February 2011
RIA Novosti; JRL 2010-187; Oct. 6, 2010
:: The Year In Review
By Robert Coalson, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-230, Dec. 17, 2009.
:: Pundit names Russian regions most dangerous for journalists
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-229, Dec. 16, 2009.
:: 20 Prison Officials Fired After Lawyer’s Death
By Natalya Krainova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-227, Dec. 14, 2009.
:: Medvedev Orders Magnitsky Probes
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-217, Nov. 25, 2009
:: Public Chamber to Examine Provision of Medical Aid to People Held At Detention Facilities.
From Interfax; JRL #2009-217, Nov. 25, 2009
:: Lawyer's death sparks outrage
By Ed Bentley and Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-215, Nov. 24, 2009.
:: Rights Council Vents Over Magnitsky
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-215, Nov. 24, 2009.
:: Russian justice minister promises 'serious probe' into lawyer's death in custody
From Interfax; JRL #2009-213, Nov. 20, 2009.
:: Denial of Medical Care Common Blackmail Practice in Russian Prisons
By Peter Fedynsky, from Voice of America; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Russian authorities to probe 'suspicious' death of Western asset fund's lawyer
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-211, Nov. 18, 2009.
:: Death of Hermitage Lawyer in Russian Prison
From Katie Fisher; JRL #2009-210, Nov. 17, 2009.
:: List of journalists killed in Russia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From John Crowfoot; JRL #2009-204, Nov. 9, 2009.
:: Found: Two Double Murderers? Investigators Appear to Have Eliminated the Caucasus Connection in the Murders of Markelov and Baburova
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-198, Oct. 28, 2009.
:: The Price of Patriotism: The Murder of an Activist Who Saw Criticism of Authorities as a Part of Citizenship Is a Blow to Both Civil Society and Yunus-bek Yevkurov’s Credibility
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-198, Oct. 28, 2009.
:: New Politkovskaya Suspects Unearthed
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Politkovskaya's family denies new suspects in murder case
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-186, Oct. 7, 2009.
:: Politkovskaya's suspected killer hides in EU state - Novaya Gazeta editor
From Interfax; JRL #2009-185, Oct. 6, 2009.
:: Have Russia’s Dirty Generals Turned On Shamanov?
By Mark Galeotti, from Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL 2009-181, Sept. 30, 2009.
:: No progress in probe into Groznyy rights campaigner's murder - activists
From Interfax; JRL #2009-180, Sept. 29, 2009.
:: Mystery Hangs Over ‘Black September’ Blasts
By Nikolaus von Twickel, from The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-168, Sept. 10, 2009.
:: Starovoitova Murder Organizers May Be Found in Resumed Inquiry - Yabloko
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-166, Sept. 7, 2009.
:: Amnesty International Criticizes Russia For Failing to Properly Investigate Killings of Civil Activists
From Interfax; JRL 2009-149, Aug. 14, 2009.
:: Lawyers Criticize Flaws in New Case
The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-147, Aug. 6, 2009.
:: Chechen Wunderkind Faces Next Big Trial
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-146, Aug. 5, 2009.
:: Witness reticence hampers probe into Russian rights activist's murder - official
From Interfax; JRL 2009-140, July 27, 2009.
::Serious progress made in probes of high-profile crimes in North Caucasus-Chaika
From Interfax; JRL 2009-139, July 24, 2009.
:: The President Knows Better: Judging by His Reaction to the Recent Murders of Public Figures in Russia, Medvedev’s Proclaimed Belief in the Rule of Law Is Hardly Genuine
by Shaun Walker, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-138, July 23, 2009.
:: Russia rules out UN expert probe into Chechen activist's murder
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-138, July 23, 2009.
:: Requiem for a republic
By Tim Wall, from The Moscow News; JRL 2009-136, July 21, 2009.
:: A Tragedy For Chechnya: Yet Another Murder of a Close Friend Leaves Russia’s Human Rights Movement in Shock, But Hurts Chechens Most of All
By Roland Oliphant, from Russia Profile; JRL 2009-134, July 17, 2009.
:: Russian politicians outraged over journalist's murder
From Interfax; JRL 2009-119, June 26, 2009.
:: Politkovskaya Acquittals Overturned
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-119, June 26, 2009.
:: Russia Leads Europe In Reporter Killings
By Alexandra Odynova, from The Moscow Times; JRL 2009-112, June 16, 2009.
:: Russian journalist Shchekochikhin's colleagues still view his 2003 death as murder
From Interfax; JRL 2009-67, April 10, 2009.
:: Duma sees attack on fighters for justice as tragic trait of modern Russia
From Interfax; JRL 2009-64, April 2, 2009.
:: Investigator says Makhmudovs involved in Politkovskaya murder
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL 2009-39, Feb. 25, 2009.
:: Politkovskaya Suspects Walk Free
From The Moscow Times; JRL #2009-36, Feb. 20, 2009.
:: Main investigation of Politkovskaya murder still ahead - head of paper
From Interfax; JRL #2009-36, Feb. 20, 2009.
:: OVER 150 JOURNALISTS HAVE BEEN MURDERED IN RUSSIA DURING THE PAST 15 YEARS
From John Crowfoot; JRL #2009-32, Feb. 16, 2009.
:: Court told Russian security service sought Politkovskaya address before murder
From Interfax; JRL #2009-26, Feb. 6, 2009.
:: Despite murders, campaigning newspaper hopes to soldier on
By Anna Arutunyan, from The Moscow News; JRL #2009-26, Feb. 6, 2009.
:: Defendant in Politkovskaya case retracts statement
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-25, Feb. 5, 2009.
:: Politkovskaya murder trial postponed until Feb. 3  
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-22, Feb. 2, 2009.
:: Russian President 'Will Watch Over' Journalist's Murder Investigation
From Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty; JRL #2009-21, Jan. 30, 2009.
:: Medvedev meets with Gorbachev and editor of opposition daily
From Interfax; JRL #2009-21, Jan. 30, 2009.
:: A Tale of Two Lawyers: A Week Since the Murders of Markelov and Baburova, Russia’s Political Leadership Remains Silent
By Shaun Walker, from Russia Profile; JRL #2009-19, Jan. 24, 2009.
:: Russian tycoon links recent high-profile murders to liberal paper he owns
From Interfax; JRL #2009-15, Jan. 23, 2009.
:: Russian information ministry: Moscow police chief says journalists have no need for guns
From Russian (government) Information Agency Novosti; JRL #2009-15, Jan. 23, 2009.
:: A human rights activist and a journalist are murdered amidst an outbreak of xenophobia in Russia
By Aldiyar Autalipov for ISN Security Watch; JRL #2009-14, Jan. 22, 2009.

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