This morning, the trial of famous Ukrainian singer Khrystyna Solovia, who was charged with petty hooliganism for using obscene language during a concert, concluded in Chornomorsk, Odessa region. The judge found the artist innocent, acquitting her due to the lack of elements of the offense.
Testing freedom of speech
In her speech before the court, Khrystyna Solovy continued to express her position, again cursing Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The judge asked the singer to be more restrained, but Solovy did not admit her guilt. She emphasized that this hearing is not only a legal matter, but also a test of the maturity of Ukrainian society and its ability to protect freedom of speech.
“In our history, I understand that Ilyich Lenin is the same Putin who occupied and subdued Ukraine. If Ukrainians created a song that everyone now knows, and I quote: “Putin *uylo,” then we have the right to call Lenin forbidden words,” the singer said during the meeting.
Violations in the registration of the protocol
The singer's lawyer also drew attention to numerous violations during the preparation of the report. He noted that the evidence presented against Solovia was not convincing enough to prove her guilt.
After reviewing the evidence and hearing the parties, the judge ruled to acquit the artist.
Background of the case
This case originates from Khrystyna Solovy's performance at the "Vydelkafest" festival, which took place on July 26. During her interaction with the audience, the singer asked if the audience liked the former name of the city of Chornomorsk - Illichivsk, and then called this name "complete sh**.".
After the concert, local residents filed a complaint with the police, accusing Solovya of disturbing public order. The police drew up a report against the singer under Article 173 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of Ukraine - petty hooliganism.
