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Russian Comedian Sentenced for Joke About Veterans
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Summary: Artemy Ostanin convicted of inciting hatred through a joke in March.
WHO: Artemy Ostanin
WHAT: Convicted of inciting hatred
WHEN: Feb 04, 2026 at 3:25 PM ET
WHERE: Russia
WHY: For making a joke during a stand-up routine
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