The court in St. Petersburg has concluded that Daria Trepova committed a crime under the provisions concerning terrorist acts. The verdict was delivered in a case connected to the explosion at a cafe event featuring a well-known war correspondent, Vladlen Tatarsky. A Socialbites correspondent observed the proceedings and reported on the outcome, confirming the police and investigative bodies’ framing of the incident as a terrorist attack under section 3 of article 205.
According to investigators, Trepova was brought to St. Petersburg on April 2 of the previous year by individuals described as operating on Ukrainian territory. Authorities allege that she delivered a figurine packed with explosives to the central cafe and handed it to the war correspondent Maxim Fomin, who is widely recognized by the public under the alias Vladlen Tatarsky. The blast caused injuries to multiple attendees, though most injuries were not life-threatening, and a total of 52 people suffered harm during the incident.
Initially, the case was filed under a different charge addressing general dangerous retaliation against a person. Trepova was detained in the wake of the explosion, and following her arrest, the Investigative Committee reclassified the incident as a terrorist attack, aligning it with the more severe statute and the broader security concerns linked to such acts.
In the closing phase of the prosecution, the office urged the court to sentence Trepova to a prison colony, specifically No. 28. The defense challenged the charges, maintaining that Trepova did not admit culpability for the alleged crime. The proceedings reflected a carefully staged legal process typical of high-profile cases in the region, with prosecutors seeking a stringent penalty in line with the gravity claimed by the investigators.
Earlier in the case, there were reports of a related criminal inquiry touching Trepova’s presumed involvement, as investigators pursued connections and corroborating statements from various individuals connected to the event and its broader context. The evolving narrative around the case highlights the complex interplay between investigative actions and judicial adjudication in high-stakes incidents involving media figures and public safety concerns. As the proceedings draw to a close, observers note the importance of rigorous evidence and procedural fairness in determining accountability for violent acts that have reverberated beyond the immediate venue of the cafe.