The last word of the defendant Yuri Baranov in Vologda

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The last word of the defendant Yuri Baranov in Vologda
September 1, 2022
Vologda region

From the courtroom

In his address to the court, the believer stressed that extremism is alien to him: "The manifestation of hostility, violence and hatred is incompatible with my views. I respect representatives of other religions and nationalities."

Transcript of the court session in the Vologda City Court dated 09/01/2022 in the case 1-389/2022 on charges of Yuri Vladimirovich Baranov and Nikolai Alexandrovich Stepanov of committing a crime under Part 1 of Article 282.2 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Yuri Vladimirovich Baranov: Your Honor! I am a law-abiding citizen and have not engaged in extremist activities. I lead a peaceful lifestyle, respect the law and authority, because I am a religious person.

The manifestation of hostility, violence and hatred is incompatible with my views. I respect representatives of other religions and nationalities. I don't understand why I'm being accused of committing a crime. Obviously, the only reason is faith.

I exercise my constitutional right to believe in Jehovah God and live in accordance with my religious beliefs (Article 28 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation), and this is not a continuation of the activities of the organization, which was banned by the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation.

For almost 30 years now, since 1994, I have been a Jehovah's Witness, and I am glad that I have found the best way in life. I learned from the Bible that the almighty God Jehovah is loving, merciful, and long-suffering. I also learned that with the help of his heavenly Kingdom — the heavenly government headed by Jesus Christ — He would bring order to the earth, because from the very beginning Jehovah wanted only peace for people (Jeremiah 29:11). And He promises to make people truly happy (Revelation 21:4). Who wouldn't want to be happy? I really want to.

Your Honor! I do not agree with the accusation and I do not admit my guilt. I ask you to acquit me. I wish you all good health.

Summary of the case

Region:
Vologda region
Locality:
Vologda
What is suspected:
According to the investigation, "active actions were taken expressed in convening meetings, organizing religious performances and worship services at these meetings, distributing extremist literature, and collecting financial funds under the guise of donations."
Criminal case number:
11902190029061043
Case initiated:
December 19, 2019
The current stage of the case:
The verdict has entered into force
Investigating:
From the SU IC of Russia in the Vologda region
Articles of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation:
282.2 (1)
Case number in court:
1-389/2022
Court of First Instance:
Vologda City Court of the Vologda region
Judge of the Court of First instance:
Elena Golovanova

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