The recent conviction of pediatrician Nadezhda Buyanova highlights how ordinary Russians are increasingly penalized for voicing dissent against the Ukraine war.
The testimony of a 7-year-old boy became crucial in Buyanova's trial, despite initial claims from the mother that he wasn’t in the room.
Defense lawyer Leonid Solovyev argued that the boy’s statement seemed scripted, with terms too sophisticated for a child, raising questions about its authenticity.
The case has spurred a wave of condemnation from rights groups, with over 1,000 health workers expressing their support for Buyanova, warning of chilling effects on the medical profession.
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