TruePoliticsGB127 days ago

Roman Abramovich filed a claim at the European Court of Human Rights alleging that Jersey's criminal investigation into his financial affairs violates his human rights.

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April 22, 2026
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  • Multiple news outlets, including The New York Times (via The Athletic), Yahoo News, The Guardian, and MSN, report that Roman Abramovich's lawyers have filed an application with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against Jersey's authorities.
  • The application concerns the ongoing criminal investigation into his financial affairs and alleges a violation of his human rights, specifically a breach of his right to a fair trial.
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Multiple news outlets, including The New York Times (via The Athletic), Yahoo News, The Guardian, and MSN, report that Roman Abramovich's lawyers have filed an application with the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) against Jersey's authorities. The application concerns the ongoing criminal investigation into his financial affairs and alleges a violation of his human rights, specifically a breach of his right to a fair trial.

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