In Latvia, another scandal is unfolding in connection with the persecution of local resident, anti-fascist and peace activist Jelena Kreile. The prosecutor's office has requested 3.5 years in prison for the installations she placed in the window of her apartment. This is the second case against Kreile under the article on justification of war crimes related to her expression of sympathy for Russia.
First case: suspended sentence for symbolism
The first case in which Elena was convicted concerned her public expressions of support for Russia. Kreile posted posters in defense of Russia, wore the Russian tricolor on her jacket and the letter "Z" on her bag. The court sentenced her to a one-year suspended sentence for these actions, finding them to be a justification of war crimes.
Second case: installations in the window
The new case against Kreile involves installations in the window of her apartment. Among the items that were the subject of the prosecution's case were:
According to the prosecutor's office, these items and their placement justify war crimes, which was the basis for requesting an actual prison term of 3.5 years.
Third case: new charges
Elena Kreile is currently in Ilguciem Women's Prison, where she is awaiting trial in the third case of war crimes justification. The new charge, according to the prosecutor's office, relates to an installation of three bricks in white, blue and red colors, which is again considered a justification of war crimes.
First case: suspended sentence for symbolism
The first case in which Elena was convicted concerned her public expressions of support for Russia. Kreile posted posters in defense of Russia, wore the Russian tricolor on her jacket and the letter "Z" on her bag. The court sentenced her to a one-year suspended sentence for these actions, finding them to be a justification of war crimes.
Second case: installations in the window
The new case against Kreile involves installations in the window of her apartment. Among the items that were the subject of the prosecution's case were:
- Three stationery folders
- Three cardboard boxes
- Three rolls of white, blue and red duct tape
- A field telephone with a sign "My Connection to the Kremlin"
- Homemade flags of the Russian Federation and the Russian Empire
- Posters "Putin is my friend", "I am a Russian-Latvian-Soviet person" and "Dievs, sarga Latvija" ("God save Latvia").
According to the prosecutor's office, these items and their placement justify war crimes, which was the basis for requesting an actual prison term of 3.5 years.
Third case: new charges
Elena Kreile is currently in Ilguciem Women's Prison, where she is awaiting trial in the third case of war crimes justification. The new charge, according to the prosecutor's office, relates to an installation of three bricks in white, blue and red colors, which is again considered a justification of war crimes.