Photo: Alexander Polozov with his wife Svetlana after being released from the pre-trial detention center
Aleksandr Polozov Successfully Appealed the Preventive Measure, Released From Pre-Trial Detention
Krasnoyarsk TerritoryOn January 14, 2020, the Krasnoyarsk Regional Court granted Aleksandr Polozov's complaint against the preventive measure and released him from the pre-trial detention center. The decision of the lower Norilsk City Court was overturned. Meanwhile, in fact, Alexander was released only on January 21.
A believer from Norilsk was imprisoned for almost 3 months. Now he will await trial for his faith on his own recognizance.
The case against Aleksandr Polozov was initiated on October 20, 2019. According to the investigation, he is accused of "religious speeches and worship," as well as "propaganda of the activities of the banned organization Jehovah's Witnesses." For this, he could face up to 10 years in prison.