About the case: Anton Vladimirovich Cherednik, a serviceman of the AFU, is accused under Article 278 of the Criminal Code of “violent seizure of power”, part 1 of Article 356 of the Criminal Code of “cruel treatment of civilians, use of prohibited means and methods in an armed conflict”, part 2 of Article 105 of the Criminal Code of “murder” and Article 205.3 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation of “training for terrorist activities”. According to the investigative committee, Cherednik shot a civilian for mispronouncing a phrase in Ukrainian.
The case is being heard by a panel consisting of: presiding judge Vyacheslav Alexeyevich Korsakov, Ilya Nikolaevich Bezgub, and Mukhamed Khasanbievich Kilyarovthe of Southern District Military Court.
Before the session began, the bailiff stepped out and announced that the session was being delayed due to the defendant’s arrival. As a result, it was delayed by an hour.
During the session, they reviewed the report of the scene inspection, and no one wished to add or comment further. The court proposed moving to arguments, but the prosecutor informed that the prosecution side wasn’t ready. The court adjourned, after which counsel submitted documents for attorney’s fees.
