Journalist Ivan Golunov was taken under state protection
Correspondent Ivan Golunov, who is a witness in a case of attempted drug trafficking, was taken under state protection, lawyer Sergei Badamshin told MBKh Media. “Ivan Golunov has been given protection as a witness,” he said. According to the federal law “On State Protection”, a witness may be provided with personal protection or personal protective equipment. The state protection program may also include moving, replacing documents, changing appearance and place of work.