This morning in Chornomorsk, Odesa region, the trial of the famous Ukrainian singer Khrystyna Solova, who was charged with petty hooliganism for using obscene language during a concert, ended. The judge found the actress innocent, acquitting her due to the lack of a criminal offense.
Testing freedom of speech
In her speech in front of the court, Khrystyna Solovya continued to express her position, once again swearing at Russian dictator Vladimir Putin. The judge asked the singer to be more restrained, but Solovya 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, I quote: "Putin *ouch", then we have the right to call Lenin by forbidden words," the singer said during the meeting.
Violation in the execution 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 Solova was not convincing enough to prove her guilt.
After considering the evidence and hearing the parties, the judge decided to acquit the artist.
Background of the case
This case originates from Khrystyna Solova's performance at the "Vydelkafest" festival, which took place on July 26. During the conversation with the audience, the singer asked if the audience liked the former name of the city of Chornomorsk - Illichivsk, and then called this name "total bullshit".
After the concert, local residents filed a complaint with the police, accusing Solovya of violating public order. The police drew up a report on the singer under Article 173 of the Code of Ukraine on administrative offenses - minor hooliganism.
