Police in the Russian city of Rostov-on-Don on June 22 searched the homes of the lawyer and public defender of anti-war activist Anatoly Beryozikov, who died while in custody last week. It is not clear why the homes of lawyer Irina Gak and public defender Tatyana Sporysheva were searched. A day earlier, the Investigative Committee said it had launched a probe into the death of the 40-year-old anti-war activist. Gak said earlier she visited Beryozikov hours before his death and noticed traces of electric shocks on his body, adding that Beryozikov told her that police officers had threatened to kill him. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.
Police Search Homes Of Lawyer, Public Defender Of Russian Activist Who Died In Custody
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