Russia Jails LGBT Nightclub Owner for 7 Years Under Extremism Law

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Russia has sentenced an LGBT nightclub owner to seven years in prison, along with two staff members, under the country's extremism laws. This marks the first such prosecution since Russia's Supreme Court officially banned the LGBT movement by classifying it as extremist. The case signals a significant escalation in Russia's legal crackdown on LGBT individuals and organizations. Authorities used the extremism designation as the legal basis for the charges brought against the nightclub owner and employees.

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