Alexander Mikhelson, head of “United Russia” fraction at Kemerovo [1] regional Duma, has proposed [2] [ru] a new draft bill that implies stricter responsibility for online libel. The action followed the appearance of the rumors [3] [ru] that Aman Tuleyev [4], governor of the Kemerovo region, was found dead. Previously, local police had set up a task force to identify the personality of Bogdan Sukhikh, who is recognized as the source of the rumor.
Russia: Governor's Death Rumors Provoke Harsh Reaction Among Authorities
· Written by Alexey Sidorenko
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