Polina Vlasiuková

Polina Vlasiuková is a Russian attorney known for representing clients in high-profile legal cases, including matters involving foreign nationals. She gained attention for her defense of American Joseph Tater, who was detained in Russia for assaulting a police officer and later subjected to mandatory psychiatric treatment. Vlasiuková has publicly criticized the legality of her client's detention and the subsequent medical treatment he received, asserting that it was unjustified. Her involvement highlights the complexities of legal representation in cases that intersect with international relations and human rights issues.