Judicial Review of Lenient Sentencing for Previous Chelyabinsk Public Official
The Chelyabinsk Regional Court has announced a new trial for Galina Leonova, the former head of Kasli KUIZO, following the overturned verdict by the court. This decision comes after both Leonova's lawyer and the prosecutor appealed the initial verdict.
In December 2024, Leonova was accused of corruption and abuse of power. The new trial will focus on reviewing her actions regarding the land allocation case, specifically whether they were indeed corrupt or abusive.
The case in question revolves around the allocation of a 1002 square meter land plot. It is alleged that this plot was given to one of Leonova's acquaintances. In exchange for the land, the acquaintance is said to have bought four wheels with rims for a car for Leonova. This investigation adds to the charges of corruption and abuse of power against Leonova.
The outcome of the new trial will significantly impact Leonova's standing in the case and potentially her sentence. It is important to note that there is no publicly available information about an ongoing court case against Galina Leonova in Chelyabinsk as of the current date.
The initial verdict found Leonova guilty of accepting bribes and sentenced her to a fine of 300,000 rubles and a one-year ban on holding positions in the civil service. After the verdict, Leonova was dismissed from her position in the administration.
The new proceedings will take place in the original case of Galina Leonova, the former head of Kasli KUIZO. The appellate court found the acquittal on one of the charges to be unfounded and will review this aspect during the new proceedings.
However, the identity of the man who bought the car wheels for Leonova remains undisclosed in the article.
As the trial unfolds, the public will continue to follow the developments closely, seeking clarity on the allegations against Leonova and the outcome of the new proceedings.
