Kyiv resident charged over threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi
Police detained a Kyiv resident for online threats against the chief rabbi. Photo: Kyiv Police
Police have charged a 44-year-old Kyiv resident who allegedly posted death threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi on social media, as well as insults targeting military personnel and law enforcement officers, Kyiv Police reported on Facebook.
According to investigators, the 44-year-old man posted a message on his social media page containing direct death threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi.
Law enforcement officials said the suspect also posted messages on his personal profile insulting members of national minorities on the basis of their religious beliefs, threatening to destroy their property, and threatening physical violence against Ukrainian military personnel and law enforcement officers.
Police investigators classified his alleged actions under Part 2 of Article 129 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine – death threats motivated by religious intolerance – and Part 1 of Article 161 – violation of citizens’ equality on the grounds of race, nationality, or religious beliefs.
The more serious of the charges carries a penalty of up to five years in prison.
Earlier, the UOJ wrote that the SBU detained an antisemite for calling to tear down banners with Jewish holidays.
Read also
Kyiv resident charged over threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi
A Kyiv resident faces up to five years in prison for posting online threats against Ukraine’s chief rabbi.
"We were about to leave, but were detained" – Phanar bishop on OCU creation
Metropolitan Gregorios described how the Constantinople delegation was taken under police escort to Poroshenko and prevented from leaving Ukraine.
Yurash tells Cardinal Zuppi which issues to address during Russia visit
Ukraine stressed the need for tangible results during the latest stage of the Holy See’s special mission in Russia.
Ostapenko says Lavra’s Dormition Cathedral will be restored in two years
The Reserve director spoke about preparations to conserve the Dormition Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra following a drone strike.
Greek hierarch invited to visit Kyiv in response to his criticism of OCU
A Greek journalist urged Metropolitan Seraphim of Kythira not to fear airstrikes and to visit Kyiv in person to gain a better understanding of the situation surrounding the OCU.
Metropolitan Theodosiy urges UN in Geneva to better protect believers
At the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, the UOC hierarch raised the issue of how effectively international mechanisms respond to violations of believers’ rights in Ukraine.