Russia charges rapper Noize MC with ‘publicly justifying terrorism’

Russian prosecutors have initiated a criminal case against rapper Noize MC, also known as Ivan Alekseyev, under Article 205.2 of the Russian Criminal Code. This law prohibits the public justification of terrorism. Prosecutors claim that during a concert, Noize MC publicly stated in support of a banned organization, which Russia has labeled as a terrorist entity, and expressed a favorable view of it.

The organization's name was not disclosed. Back in November 2022, Russia's Justice Ministry classified Noize MC as a "foreign agent." Following Russia's invasion in 2022, the musician left the country and publicly backed Ukraine. Currently residing in Lithuania, Noize MC continues to perform in various nations. At Meduza, we are dedicated to maintaining transparency about our utilization of artificial intelligence in our newsroom.

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