19 Convicted in Russian Court for 2024 Concert Massacre

A Moscow court has sentenced 19 individuals to prison for their involvement in a March 2024 shooting at the Crocus City Hall concert venue, which left 149 dead and over 600 injured. The attack was claimed by an Islamic State faction, with four gunmen identified as Tajik nationals. Fifteen defendants received life sentences, while others received terms of up to 22.5 years. Russian authorities allege that Ukraine was involved, a claim strongly denied by Ukraine.

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