Lawyer Alexander Nemov, beaten in Chechnya, was discharged from the hospital.

Alexander Nemov, who was attacked in Grozny, was discharged from the hospital. This is reported by the publication "Baza". After the beating, the lawyer was diagnosed with a stab wound and a cavity formation on the lower leg, multiple bruises on the head, hematomas on the legs, abrasions on the face and torso.

Recall that the incident occurred on July 4 before the verdict was announced to Zarema Musayeva. Journalist Yelena Milashina and Alexander Nemov were on their way to the Grozny court from the airport and were attacked by unidentified men in balaclavas. There were about 10-15 of them.

The victims were seriously injured. Doctors recorded a closed craniocerebral injury, multiple fractures of the bones of the hands, soft tissue bruises in the woman.

The Investigative Committee opened a criminal case under two articles: on the intentional infliction of minor bodily harm (Article 115 of the Criminal Code) and of moderate bodily harm (Article 112 of the Criminal Code). The case is being handled by the Department of the Investigative Committee for Chechnya. Nobody was detained, there are no suspects, interviews of witnesses and victims, as well as the seizure of video cameras, were not carried out.

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