Resident of Novovasilievka fined for insulting Russians in Telegram

Melitopol interdistrict court fined 10 thousand rubles a local resident for insulting Russians in the network. This was reported by the Zaporozhye Regional Court.

In September 2022, a 19-year-old girl posted an abusive message to the pro-Ukrainian Telegram messenger group. The text was available to an unlimited number of people.

In court, she fully admitted guilt and repented. The girl explained that at that time she was not fully aware of the seriousness of her act and acted on emotions.

The court considered the admission of guilt as a mitigating circumstance. The punishment was imposed under article on incitement of hatred or humiliation of human dignity.