Siberian woman charged in disabled girl's fire deathA 50-year-old woman in Siberia has been accused of causing death by negligence after a fire that killed a 12-year-old disabled girl, with the criminal case now sent to court.
How a Teenage Maniac Terrorized Soviet KuzbassIn 1970, a serial attacker known as 'Lead Hand' struck fear in Novokuznetsk, assaulting women in broad daylight and leaving survivors permanently scarred. His brazen attacks in crowded squares, just steps from police patrols, left the city in a state of terror.
Neverov gives two final statements in Chita gasification fraud trialFormer gasification contractor Stanislav Neverov gave an emotional courtroom speech that nearly caused a retrial. He apologized to Chita residents and ended up having to deliver his final statement twice.
Woman from Yakutia drowns five-year-old son in MoscowAlexandra Shalina, 46, is accused of murdering her young son in a Moscow apartment, following previous criminal allegations including sending her ex-husband to pre-trial detention.
Father kills two-month-old son in NovouralskA father in Novouralsk beat his two-month-old son to death after the baby cried, causing fatal head injuries, according to investigators.
Key News Stories from January 26This digest summarizes the major events of January 26, including policy proposals in Russia, international incidents, and updates on notable figures.
Courier Faces Prison for Stealing Graphics CardA marketplace courier in Volzhsky stole a graphics card from a parcel before New Year's. This is not the first such incident with delivery service employees.
Court extends house arrest for Kireyevsk teacher in fraud caseA teacher from Kireyevsk, Tula Oblast, has had her house arrest extended after being accused of fraud that allegedly earned her nearly 10 million rubles (about $133,000 at current rates).
