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Trial against German carnival satirist underway in Russia (www.dw.com)

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Jacques Tilly's carnival floats mocking Vladimir Putin have landed him before a Moscow court. As the trial drags on, the Dusseldorf-based satirist has denounced the charges as an assault on freedom of expression.

Tilly is not in Russia. The trial is held in his absence.

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[–] merdaverse@lemmy.zip 8 points 1 day ago

Imagine being so pathetic that you sue someone criticizing you in another country over which you have no jurisdiction.