Russia convicts Meta spokesperson in a swift trial in absentia
by ETtech.com
ETtech.com— A court in Russia on Monday convicted the spokesperson of US technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism and sentenced him to six years in prison in a swift trial in absentia, Russia's independent news site Mediazona reported. According to the outlet, the charges against Meta communications director Andy Stone stem from his remarks in 2022 following Moscow's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 that year. Stone, who is based in the United States,...
MediaNama—Russia sentences Meta spokesperson to six years in absentia. According to Russian investigators, Stone had published online comments that defended hostile and violent actions against Russian military personnel.
Fast Company—Russia convicts Meta spokesperson over comments related to the war in Ukraine. A court in Russia on Monday convicted the spokesperson of U.S. technology company Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, of justifying terrorism, and sentenced him to six years in prison in a swift trial in absentia, Russia’s independent news site Mediazona reported. According to the outlet, the charges against Meta communications director Andy Stone stem from his remarks in 2022 following Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24 that year. Stone, who is based in the United...
New York Post—Meta spokesman gets 6-year prison sentence by Russian court after being convicted in absentia. The authorities also outlawed Meta as an extremist organization and blocked Facebook and Instagram in Russia.