Lawyer Alexey Lapuzin, who represents the interests of singer Charlotte, explained that outsiders still have access to the artist’s social networks. In an interview with socialbites.ca, the counsel commented on the announcement of Charlotte’s new tour, which had been posted on the artist’s official pages. Lapuzin stressed that there is no information indicating the artist has been released from detention, countering fan comments that suggested otherwise. — Baza Telegram channel attribution
“There is no information that Eduard has been released. I assume this is not the case because, otherwise, I would be informed about it. The messages in question appear on his Instagram page, a platform owned by Meta, and the owner is known to be banned in Russia as an extremist,” Lapuzin clarified. He added that other individuals who have access to the account password could be managing the page, and it is possible those people had access to Eduard’s page while he was in Armenia. This has been reported to the investigator, and Lapuzin suggested that such access issues may still persist. — Socialbites attribution
On June 25, Charlotte was observed posting a tour announcement on social networks, detailing dates from July 1 to July 12 across Samara, Togliatti, Saratov, Astrakhan, Nizhny Novgorod, and Kazan. The posts appeared amid ongoing legal proceedings and stirred questions among followers about the reliability and intent of the statements during a sensitive legal period. — Baza Telegram channel attribution
In one post, the artist wrote a message that fans interpreted as a metaphor about personal resilience: “It will be forgotten who I left behind. The person I returned to will be remembered. I am returning from a dead house to the land of my birth.” This message, presented on what was described as Eduard’s page, amplified discussions about the source and timing of the statements and their alignment with the legal process. — Baza Telegram channel attribution
The musician’s father told the Baza Telegram channel that he did not understand where the social media messages originated. He mentioned that he had recently visited his son in the pre-trial detention center, which keeps the conversation alive about who manages the content and how it fits with the ongoing court actions. — Baza Telegram channel attribution
In May, a fifth criminal case was opened against Charlotte under Part 2 of Article 282 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation for humiliating human dignity based on nationality and threats of violence conducted via the Internet. Prosecutors have alleged that Charlotte’s broadcasts could threaten Russian-speaking viewers, and she is also accused of discrediting Nazism, insulting the feelings of believers, and damaging documents. She has remained in detention since November 2023. These developments occur within a broader legal environment in which online statements tied to national identity are scrutinized. — Baza Telegram channel attribution
Observers note that Charlotte faces potential penalties, with reports suggesting a maximum punishment within the six-year range. The ongoing case continues to draw attention to the relationship between online expression, nationality-related accusations, and judicial processes. — Baza Telegram channel attribution