Siarhei Vysotski
Former prisoner
Charges indicted:
- Art. 361-1 of the Criminal Code — Creation of an extremist formation, or participation in it
Sentence: 3 1/2 years
Penalty: imprisonment in a general-security penal colony
Date of release: 26 July 2024
Judge: Aliaksandr Abashyn
Cases: Protests in Viciebsk
On May 21, 2024, Siarhei Vysotski was found guilty under Article 361-1 of the Criminal Code (creation of an extremist formation, or participation in it) and sentenced to three and a half years of imprisonment in a general-security penal colony. Additionally, he is required to pay a fine of 400 basic units (equivalent to approximately 16 thousand Br).
Further details are unavailable at this time, as the trial was conducted in a closed session. The sentence was handed down by Judge Aliaksandr Abashyn.
