Dmitry Tsikal

Dmitry Tsikal is a former Belarusian judge who gained attention for his refusal to preside over the trial of political prisoner Tikhon Osipov, leading to his resignation from the Minsk City Court. After leaving his judicial position, Tsikal relocated to Russia, where he became a licensed attorney and is now associated with the Moscow law firm 'Sheriev and Partners.' His past includes involvement in political repression, as he had previously imposed fines on activists during his tenure as a judge.