Maxim Filatov
Maxim Filatov is a Belarusian judge known for presiding over politically sensitive cases, including those related to the crackdown on dissent following the 2020 protests. He gained notoriety for the harsh sentences he handed down to political prisoners, including a 20-year prison term to Galina Derbysh, a 64-year-old former accountant accused of participating in a criminal organization. Filatov's rulings have been criticized by human rights organizations for lacking due process and fairness.
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Maxim Filatov is the judge who sentenced Galina Derbysheva to 20 years in prison.
«Как умру, буду ко всем вам ночью приходить». И жизнь уже догнала ее судью и свидетелей. История пенсионерки, которой дали 20 лет колонии
Belarus· 2026-02-05
Judge Maxim Filatov sentenced Vitold Ashurok to 5 years in a penal colony for participating in post-election protests.
Сегодня Витольду Ашурку исполнилось бы 55 летBelarus· 2025-10-13
Maxim Filatov was the judge who presided over the case against Galina Derbysheva and her associates.
Следователь предлагал оболгать Автуховича в обмен на более легкое наказаниеBelarus· 2025-09-19
