CSKA star Shved attacked in Moscow; lawyer outlines possible charges

A renowned criminal lawyer, Maxim Kalinov, stated that he could act against the attackers who assaulted the well-known CSKA basketball player Alexei Shved. The incident occurred in Moscow on the evening of May 1, and the athlete was taken to hospital with a head injury.
The lawyer explained that Shved suffered a craniocerebral injury, which would likely be classified as grievous bodily harm under the prevailing legal framework. He noted that a group of individuals carried out the assault with a hooligan motive, making the case potentially more severe. It remains to be determined whether the injuries will be described as open injuries. If so, Article 111, Part 2 of the Penal Code could apply, carrying a possible sentence of up to ten years in prison for multiple assailants.
Kalinov added that the final outcome depends on the results of a forensic examination. If the harm is found to be severe, the penalty could approach ten years in prison; if the injuries are deemed moderate, a different provision could apply under Part 2, Section D of Article 112, with a maximum sentence of five years. The lawyer spoke with socialbites.ca about the case and the potential penalties involved.
Earlier in the day, Shved had played against Lokomotiv-Kuban in the seventh game of the VTB United League semi-final series. The visitors lost 103 to 100, and the result meant that the team would not contend for the league title this season for the first time in fourteen years.
Information about the attack circulated on the CSKA capital club’s social media channels, drawing attention from fans and the media alike.