Russian comedian Artemy Ostanin attends a court hearing in Moscow, Russia, February 4 [Anastasia Barashkova/Reuters]
A Moscow court has sentenced Russian stand up comedian Artemy Ostanin to more than five years in a penal colony.
The 29-year-old was convicted of inciting hatred after performing a comedy routine that mocked a disabled war veteran. Judge Olesya Mendeleyeva said Ostanin would serve five years and
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Faith Omoboye
Faith Omoboye is a foreign affairs correspondent with background in History and International relations. Her work focuses on African politics, diplomacy, and global governance.
