Russia: Moscow's Meshchansky Court evacuated during Yashin trial

The Meshchansky Court in Moscow began hearing the criminal case of former municipal deputy Ilya Yashin on Tuesday, although proceedings were interrupted and will continue on Wednesday. Maria Eismont, the politician's lawyer, told journalists that the court session was adjourned due to a 'sudden announcement of the evacuation of the building'. "We are adjourned until tomorrow morning, so tomorrow might be the last day of the trial, maybe even the debate (deliberations)," Eismont stated. Yashin is charged with spreading false information about the armed forces, which investigators claim relates to a Youtube broadcast in April on Russian actions in Bucha. Mikhail Biryukov said he will be representing the politician in Copied from page https://www.ruptly.tv/en/videos/20221129-018-russia-moscow-s-meshchansky-court-evacuated-during-yashin-trial-