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Russian Cafe Bombing Suspect Apologizes Amid Lawyer Access Denial
crime2 years ago

Russian Cafe Bombing Suspect Apologizes Amid Lawyer Access Denial

Daria Trepova, the suspect in the Russian cafe bombing that killed a pro-war blogger, apologized and claimed she did not know she was carrying explosives. She also said she is being denied access to lawyers and detailed the conditions of her pre-trial detention at Moscow's Lefortovo prison. Russian authorities claim Trepova acted on the orders of Ukrainian intelligence, which Navalny's team has denied. Trepova said a journalist friend had offered her a job as a war correspondent in Ukraine around the time she had quit her job at a vintage clothing store in January.

The Rise and Fall of Russian Pro-War Bloggers and Putin's Offensive.
crime2 years ago

The Rise and Fall of Russian Pro-War Bloggers and Putin's Offensive.

Daria Trepova, a 26-year-old woman from St. Petersburg, has been arrested on terrorism charges for allegedly killing pro-war blogger Vladlen Tatarsky with a bomb hidden in a golden figurine. Little is known about Trepova's background or motives, but she is believed to have been involved in feminist and opposition activism. Some speculate that she may have been used by a third party to deliver the explosives. Trepova's trial is expected to be held behind closed doors, and if found guilty, she could face up to 30 years in prison.