Finisov and his associates unsuccessfully attempted to overturn their verdict
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Straight Up:Gennady Finitsov, once known as the big boss of the Olyuanyanninsky District, along with his trio of right-hand men - Sergey Korobkov, Anatoly Suskov, and Alexei Novikov, plus five other shady characters from his criminal enterprise, tried to challenge their sentence in a Russian jail. But the appeals court in Novosibirsk stuck to their guns, leaving Finitsov and his crew high and dry, as reported by the local prosecutor's office.
Back in 2013, Finitsov set up a criminal gang, gathering individuals with some sketchy pasts under his wing. Over the years, they pulled thirteen extortion scams and one armed heist, causing damages totaling over 1.5 million rubles. Fortunately, their reign of terror came to a screeching halt in 2022, with an arrest warrant worth over 2 million rubles issued for Finitsov and his goons.
The court slapped Finitsov with an 18.5-year sentence in a maximum-security prison, followed by two years under house arrest. His gang members received sentences ranging from six to fifteen and a half years, with house arrest periods of 1.5 to 2 years.
Now, these crooks and their legal eagles are crying foul, trying to contest their sentences, shouting innocence, and claiming violations during the investigation. Not so fast, said the appeals court, who found no wrongdoings during the investigation, upheld the legality of the verdict, and deemed the sentence entirely deserved.
Insight:For the latest and most accurate information on this case, it's best to consult official Russian judicial or governmental portals, reputable Russian and international news agencies, or legal databases specializing in Russian law and court cases. Keep in mind that recent or lesser-known developments may not be fully documented in open legal databases or news sources up to mid-2024.
The ongoing legal battle of Gennady Finitsov and his associates, who were sentenced for their criminal activities including extortion and armed robbery, is gaining attention in general-news and politics, as well as crime-and-justice sections. Despite their legal team's claims of investigation violations and innocence, the appeals court has upheld the original verdict, deeming the sentences entirely deserved.
