Disabled saxophonist Andrei Shabanov received a six-year prison sentence for several anti-war posts.

Central Military Court Samara found him guilty of "justifying terrorism" and sentenced to six years in a general regime penal colony.

Andrey Shabanov He was arrested in the spring of 2024 for anti-war statements and criticism of the actions of the Russian military on social media. The prosecution believes he also called for fighting against Putin and the current government, "including through financial support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces."

Two years ago, the musician was already involved in a criminal case for “rehabilitation of Nazism” (Part 1 of Article 354.1 of the Criminal Code), as well as disrespect for Victory Day and desecration of symbols of Russia’s military glory (Article 354.1 of the Criminal Code). Then the case is over fined in 50 thousand rubles.

Since April, Shabanov has been in pretrial detention, where, according to his defense, his condition has worsened. The musician is a second-degree disabled person, suffering from psoriasis and ankylosing spondylitis. His mother also has a disability and uses a walker to get around the house. In his final statement, Shabanov admitted his guilt but asked the court "not to deprive his mother of the support of her only son."

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