Russia Charges Opposition Figures with Terrorism and Plotting a Coup
Russian authorities have opened a criminal case against Mikhail Khodorkovsky and 22 members of the Russian Anti-war Committee.
They are accused of attempting to seize power by force and organizing or participating in a terrorist organization, according to the Federal Security Service (FSB) and state news agency TASS.
The charges include:
- Attempting to seize power by force (Article 278 of the Russian Criminal Code)
- Organizing or participating in a terrorist organization (Parts 1 and 2 of Article 205.4)
Khodorkovsky also faces separate charges of public incitement to terrorism (Part 2 of Article 205.2).
Other individuals named in the case include Mikhail Kasyanov, Marat Gelman, and Garry Kasparov, among others.
No comment from the accused is available at this time.
Author's summary: Russia charges 23 opposition figures with terrorism.