US EditionRussian Authorities Raid Major Publishing Houses Over Alleged Extremism and LGBTQ+ Law Violations
- On May 15, Russian security forces arrested at least 10 individuals in Moscow for alleged involvement with an extremist organization related to LGBTI-themed books, as reported by TASS.
- Three individuals were formally charged and could face up to 12 years in prison if convicted, according to lawyer Maxim Olenichev.
- The case involves the distribution of over 900 copies of LGBTI-themed titles, none of which have been banned, highlighted by Natalia Zviagina of Amnesty International.
- Natalia Zviagina, Amnesty International's Russia Director, criticized the campaign against LGBTI individuals and book publishers, stating, 'no amount of bans, arrests or prosecutions will erase the existence of LGBTI people in Russia.
6 Articles
6 Articles
Russia urged to release detained publishing workers amid LGBTQ+ crackdown
Amnesty International on Thursday demanded the release of book publishing professionals who have been detained in Russia during the country’s “anti-LGBTI campaign,” calling on officials to drop all criminal charges against the individuals. Amnesty International’s Russia Director Natalia Zviagina said: “In their ruthless campaign against LGBTI people, Russian authorities have now come after book publishers, accusing them of ‘extremism’ for merely…
Russia: Book publishers arrested in anti-LGBTI campaign
Reacting to the Russian security forces’ detention of at least 10 book publishing professionals in Moscow on “extremism”-related charges over alleged “LGBTI propaganda” in books published by affiliated printing houses, Natalia Zviagina, Amnesty International’s Russia Director, said:“In their ruthless campaign against LGBTI people, Russian authorities have now come after book publishers, accusing them of ‘extremism’ for merely doing their job: br…
Police Arrest Publishing House Staff Over Alleged LGBTQ+ Books
Law enforcement authorities searched the offices of Russia’s largest book publisher and arrested several employees over alleged LGBTQ+ “propaganda” and “extremism,” Russian media and rights groups reported Thursday.
The distribution directors and about 10 Exmo staff members were detained in the "extremism" case because of the "LGBT propaganda"
Law enforcement officers came to the offices of the book publishing company Exmo with searches and interrogations, and reported on the TV channel "HFC — UGPU" and the publication "Major History", according to them, the investigation has continued since the morning of 14 May.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 100% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage
