Remembering Andrei Kotov - Victim of Russia
A recent court case in Russia, involving the posthumous prosecution of a man charged under the country's laws against the "international LGBT movement," has drawn criticism from human rights organizations.Andrei Kotov, a travel agent, was arrested in late 2024. While in pre-trial detention, Kotov died by suicide. Despite his death, Russian authorities proceeded with a trial, which concluded with a posthumous conviction.The case has been condemned by human rights groups. The Peter Tatchell...
