A 14-year-old student—accused of a crime he did not commit. Six years of struggle.

An acquittal. An appellate ruling. The Supreme Court. A story where the defense triumphed over the system, and the truth stood the test of time.

In the new episode of PRO Lawyer, I, attorney Denis Ponomarenko, discuss a high-profile case in which authorities attempted to convict my minor client simply because he happened to be nearby.

Forensic medical examinations, changing testimony, disregard for an alternative version of events, and most importantly—an acquittal. A story about how the defense can stop legal injustice.

And what compensation, in your opinion, should the state pay for these years of lost childhood?

First Instance https://reyestr.court.gov.ua/Review/43102697

Appeal https://reyestr.court.gov.ua/Review/42889694

First Instance https://reyestr.court.gov.ua/Review/87819529

Appeal https://reyestr.court.gov.ua/Review/99843921

Cassation https://reyestr.court.gov.ua/Review/106029057