Russian prosecutors seek 15 years for Kaliningrad lawyer Maria Bontsler on treason charge

Russian prosecutors requested a 15-year prison sentence for Kaliningrad defense attorney Maria Bontsler, who reportedly nearly died in pretrial detention. The treason charge against a 65-year-old lawyer, reported via legal news project Slovo Zashchite, signals continued judicial pressure on legal professionals in Russia. The case highlights the Kremlin's use of treason prosecutions against perceived dissent, though details of the alleged offense remain unclear.

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