Center “E” again began a criminal investigation against the Izhevsk activist

Center “E” began an investigation under the article on inciting hatred or enmity (Article 282 of the Criminal Code) against Izhevsk activist of the Russian Socialist Movement Dmitry Morozov. This was reported by Idel. Realities."

According to the publication, an application was filed against Morozov by representatives of the construction company ASSO-Stroy, which is engaged in cutting down forests along 40 Let Pobeda Street in Izhevsk.

“The developer wrote complaints against all activists who oppose deforestation. I have already been interrogated three times. While no charges have been brought, an investigation is ongoing. Law enforcement agencies noted in the case materials that my status says “I’m making a revolution,” and the RSD stands for the overthrow of the “Putin regime,” Morozov said.

• As they write “Idel. Realii", a construction company began clearing forests near one of the Izhevsk streets in November 2020. Local residents are protesting against the actions of the developer, as they believe that the road for which the trees are being destroyed can be built in another place.
• On December 17, in Izhevsk, because of recording a video message in defense of the forest, police detained local resident Natalya Kochkina.
• In November, policecame to the home of Dmitry Morozov and his relatives following protests against logging.
• In May 2020, the Investigative Committee conducted an investigation against Morozov under the article on justification of terrorism in connection with statements in support of those involved in the “Network” case , but they did not initiate a criminal case due to the lack of corpus delicti. In May, security forces also interrogated Morozov as a witness in the case of arson at the United Russia office.