Furgal files a lawsuit against "Solovyev Live" program
On a recent turn of events, ex-governor of Khabarovsk Region, Sergei Furgal, has initiated a lawsuit against Telecompany "Strikhkod" (the "Solyovyov Live" channel) and journalist Innokenty Shereмет for what he claims is the dissemination of false, defamatory information. According to a report by the Moscow courts, Furgal alleges that during the "Day Z with Innokenty Sheremet" broadcast, Shereмет made baseless accusations of his involvement with criminal activities, including the alleged commission of numerous murders in the 90s.
Furgal demands a retraction of these claims and fair compensation for any resulting moral damages. A trial preparation hearing has been set for May 26, as reported by RBC.
As for the background, Furgal served as Khabarovsk's governor from 2018 to 2020. Prior to that, he held various political positions and was involved in metal scrap and timber trading in the late 90s. In the early 2000s, Furgal was arrested due to connections with the murders of several Far East businessmen and the attempted murder of another. He was subsequently sentenced to 22 years in prison. Adding to his legal woes, Furgal is also embroiled in a case of embezzling over 1.2 billion rubles from MSP Bank. He was ordered to pay 8.5 billion rubles in late 2024, an amount requested by the Prosecutor General's Office. Furgal maintains his innocence and has appealed the ruling. The Supreme Court recently rejected his appeal against the 22-year sentence.
Now, the question lingers: Did Innokenty Sheremet really make false claims against Furgal or is this just another chapter in the complex saga that is Sergei Furgal's life? Without more context, it's challenging to confirm the accuracy of such allegations. However, it's no secret that public figures often find themselves in the crossfire between truth and slander. For those hungry for more information on this intriguing story, keep a close eye on the developments as they unfold.
- Ex-governor Sergei Furgal, who served in Khabarovsk from 2018 to 2020 and has a lengthy criminal history, has taken the Telecompany "Solyovyov Live" and journalist Innokenty Sheremet to court over allegations of illegally broadcasting defamatory information.
- In a broadcast of "Day Z with Innokenty Sheremet," Sheremet reportedly made baseless accusations against Furgal, claiming his involvement in multiple murders in the 90s, which Furgal categorically denies.
- Furgal is demanding a retraction of these claims and fair compensation for any moral damages, a trial preparation hearing for which has been set for May 26.
- As politics, general-news, and crime-and-justice continue to intertwine in Furgal's life, the public is left to question the truthfulness of Sheremet's allegations, further adding to the complex and intriguing narrative surrounding the former governor.
