The Bryansk Sovetsky District Court has placed Dmitry Afanaskin, father of the schoolgirl who opened fire at a local gymnasium, in custody for a period of two months. This information comes from a report by TASS. Source: TASS.
The court announced the preventive measure as detention for two months, stating that this is necessary to ensure investigations proceed without interference. Source: TASS.
Earlier on December 10, the Sovetsky District Court decided to place another individual, the deputy director of administrative and economic affairs at gym number 5 in Bryansk, under house arrest. Source: TASS.
On the eve of the trial, Afanaskin was kept in custody for up to 72 hours as part of the ongoing procedural steps. Source: TASS.
A second criminal case has been opened against Afanaskin. It concerns allegations that he played a role in prompting his underage daughter to attempt suicide. Additionally, authorities filed charges related to negligent storage of a weapon. The girl allegedly stole a Bekas-3 hunting rifle, used it at school, and killed two people, including herself. Source: TASS.
Earlier updates indicated that a bill addressing school bullying would be discussed in the State Duma before year’s end. Source: TASS.