"Supported the SVO." Businessman Umarov, who attacked a journalist in Belyaninovo, Moscow Region, was released from punishment.
Owner of a concrete plant Idena UmarovaWhich attacked on the journalist Mikhail Mechev While filming an industrial zone on former floodplain meadows, he was sentenced to 1,5 years of correctional labor. But he was immediately released, taking into account "mitigating circumstances."
The correspondent arrived in Belyaninovo at the request of locals and on assignment from the editorial office: residents complained that their quiet village had been turned into an industrial zone. Umarov snatched the phone from Mechev and hit him on the head; he was later diagnosed with a concussion.
"An hour before the hearing, they approached me and said they would ask for the case to be dismissed due to a reconciliation agreement. Umarov paid compensation and also supported the SVO."- рассказал Mechev to his colleague.
Umarov pleaded guilty under Part 2 of Article 144 of the Russian Criminal Code (obstructing a journalist's professional activities using his official position), but asked that the criminal case be dismissed, as he had already spent six months under house arrest and was unable to earn money for the treatment of his sick child.
Witnesses who managed to film the moment of the attack were not called to court and their testimony was not taken.
"We received a call from the judge's assistant's number inviting us to a court hearing. Ten minutes later, we received a second call. From the same number. We were told we shouldn't attend."- told local residents.
In court, the wording about “failure to appear of witnesses” was heard.
Residents of Belyaninovo for many years are struggling An industrial zone has sprung up on the fields immediately beyond the village. Businessmen have filled the fertile land with construction waste, along with the Chermyanka River, and poured concrete over the forest. Trucks drive along the village's only road 24/7, creating a dangerous and environmentally unfriendly environment for residents.
Photo: Dmitry Tolstosheev / MSK1.RU
