Svetlana Cherepanova

Svetlana Cherepanova is a judge at the Minsk City Court in Belarus, known for her involvement in politically sensitive cases, including the sentencing of political prisoners. In March 2024, she presided over the trial of Alexander Kotovich, where he was convicted on four political criminal charges and sentenced to five years in a penal colony. Her rulings have drawn scrutiny and criticism from human rights organizations, particularly in the context of Belarus's ongoing political repression.