The case of the Krupnovs and Others in Nikolsk

Igor Saulin, an investigator for especially important cases of the first investigation department of the Department for Investigation of Especially Important Cases of the Investigative Directorate of the Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation for the Penza Region, prosecutes Maya Krupnova as a defendant in a crime under Part 2 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

The decision on the involvement states that Yuri Kim "in an unidentified manner attracted Maya Krupnova to participate in the activities of the LRO of Jehovah's Witnesses." The investigation considered it criminal that Maya Krupnova, in the company of friends, discussed religious materials on various topics, including how to remain calm in stressful situations.

The Nikolsky District Court of the Penza Region is holding its first hearing on the merits. The case is being considered by Judge Irina Kuznetsova. Witnesses familiarize themselves with the case, then the investigator interviews them in the presence of a lawyer. Many witnesses retract their testimonies, claiming that they did not say anything like that. Among the witnesses in the case are neighbors of the Krupnov family, who characterize Maya as a hospitable woman and give her a positive characterization.

Interrogation of a secret witness and neighbors of the defendants. The secret witness does not remember exactly when the meetings of the believers took place and what was discussed at them. Neighbors characterize the Krupnovs positively and add that they helped them with the housework.

The study of video recordings of worship services begins.

The prosecutor reads out the transcript of the services.

Judge Irina Kuznetsova asks the assistant prosecutor if there is any evidence of the criminal actions of Pyotr Krupnov. An employee of the prosecutor's office is confused and promises to provide them for the next meeting.

Referee: Irina Kuznetsova. Nikolsky District Court of the Penza Region (Nikolsk, Moskovskaya Street, 11a).

Speaking in the debate, the prosecutor asks for a suspended sentence of 3 years for the spouses Peter and Maya Krupnov.

The Nikolsky District Court of the Penza Region sentenced Peter and Maya Krupnov to 3 years of suspended imprisonment and 8 months of restriction of freedom, obliging them to pay 21 thousand rubles of legal costs.

The Penza Regional Court does not satisfy the appeal of Peter and Maya Krupnov. The sentence of 2 years of suspended imprisonment comes into force.