Europe and Eurasia: Russia: Tax Evasion Case Against Sergei Magnitskiy (Taken Question)

Taken Question

Office of the Spokesperson

Washington, DC

Question Taken at the FEBRUARY 9, 2012 Daily Press Briefing

February 9, 2012

QUESTION: What is the State Department’s response to reported plans by Russian police to resubmit for trial a criminal tax evasion case against Sergei Magnitskiy?

ANSWER: Pursuing criminal charges against Sergei Magnitskiy serves no purpose other than to deflect attention away from the circumstances surrounding this tragic case.

We continue to call for Russian authorities to bring those responsible for Mr. Magnitskiy’s death to justice.

PRN: 2012/196

Europe and Eurasia: Russia: Tax Evasion Case Against Sergei Magnitskiy (Taken Question)

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