The court found no violation of the law in Shamilov's statements about the sale of Dagestan lands.

The Soviet Court of Makhachkala dismissed the administrative case against Magomed Shamilov, chairman of the independent trade union of employees of the internal affairs and prosecutor's offices. Experts found no evidence of incitement to hatred or hostility in his statements against the sale of Gunib's lands. Shamilov and Dagestani activists considered the court's decision fair.

As "Caucasian Knot" reported, the prosecution of Magomed Shamilov, chairman of the independent trade union of employees of the internal affairs bodies and the prosecutor's office, under the administrative article on inciting hatred or enmity is being conducted on the basis of a translation of his words into Russian, which was done with numerous errors, and the words were taken out of context, the defense noted.

The Soviet Court of Makhachkala dismissed the case against Magomed Shamilov, chairman of the independent trade union of employees of the internal affairs and prosecutor's office, under the administrative law of inciting hatred or enmity.

"We asked the judge to announce the results of the examination and motioned to dismiss the case. The judge retired to the deliberation room. When she returned, she announced the decision to dismiss the case," Shamilov's lawyer, Zariyat Magomedova, told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

The International Institute of Expert Research, which conducted a linguistic examination, concluded that Shamilov's words do not violate the law.

"The statements of Shamilov M.Sh. do not contain calls for the implementation of any activity, including extremist or terrorist, there are no direct statements aimed at inciting hatred or hostility, as well as the humiliation of the dignity of an individual or group of persons on the basis of gender, race, nationality, language, origin, attitude to religion, or membership in any social group. The statements of Shamilov M.Sh. in this video are not aimed at inciting hatred or hostility, as well as the humiliation of the dignity of an individual or group of persons on the basis of gender, race, nationality, language, origin, attitude to religion, as well as membership in any social group," the expert opinion states (a copy is in the possession of the "Caucasian" "node").

According to Zariyat Magomedova, Shamilov has Russian relatives and nephews, so he could not have insulted anyone based on their nationality.

"He has Russian nephews and relatives. He had no reason to insult anyone or to incite hatred towards anyone or any nation. He was simply defending his homeland. As Shamilov himself said in court, his homeland is Russia, and his small homeland is Dagestan. The court took into account the results of the expert examination, which clearly stated that Shamilov's words contained no violations or insults, and the case was closed," she noted.

I defend Dagestan, the lands of the republic. There are few patriots today. They're trying to intimidate every patriot.

Today, justice has triumphed, Magomed Shamilov is confident.

"I want to thank everyone who worried about me, who supported me all this time, who attended all the court hearings with me. A huge thank you to my lawyers. Today, justice has triumphed. We cannot allow just anyone, whoever they are, to sell our lands. We're talking about Gunib's land, and it's a sacred Dagestani, Russian, and global site. How can we sell these lands?" he told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

According to him, the public didn't allow certain circles to silence him.

"They wanted to shut me up. But they weren't allowed to do it. It was a provocation against me. I spoke Avar in a small circle of people, and they took it, translated it into Russian and presented it in the light that I was insulting people, calling for something. On the contrary, I am defending Dagestan, the lands of the republic. There are few patriots today. They are trying to intimidate every patriot. I was also afraid, but today they helped me overcome this fear," he noted.

Magomed Magomedov, a representative of the public organization "Consensus," is pleased with the court's decision.

"We were right to support Shamilov and were confident that he was being accused without cause. The court issued a fair verdict, closing the case. That's how it should have been in this story. Shamilov didn't insult anyone and didn't call anyone to any illegal actions. His words were simply taken out of context, translated into Russian, and published in a way that suits certain circles," he told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

The court showed that not all is lost in our republic and that there are fair judges who make decisions according to the letter of the law. law

Shamilov's acquittal shows that there is still a fair trial in Dagestan, says Aliaskhab Kharkhachaev, chairman of the cultural and historical society "Shamil Foundation."

"They wanted to charge Shamilov with incitement to violence, but to the joy of all Dagestanis, the court showed that not all is lost in our republic and that there are fair judges who make decisions according to the letter of the law. Today we are convinced of this. Magomed Shamilov is acquitted on all counts. Thank you to the court for this decision," he told a "Caucasian Knot" correspondent.

According to him, Shamilov called for the protection of the lands of Dagestan, and did not insult someone.

"Even Imam Shamil called for this - to preserve the Dagestani lands. And Magomed Shamilov addressed the residents of the Gunibsky district, urging them not to sell their lands. Despite the fact that he himself is not from the Gunibsky district. But he understands the importance of these lands. My ancestors fought and defended these lands. And now people like Shamilov are protecting these lands from squandering. We need more people like this in Dagestan," he noted.

MVD Colonel Amir Kolov, who is challenging his dismissal in court, also calls the court's decision fair.

"In fact, the case was dismissed on legal grounds. It was obvious that this case was initiated as a paid-for move. Anti-people forces were behind this, trying to push through the criminal prosecution of Shamilov as a demonstrative reprisal against public activists for speaking out against corrupt officials and collaborators in the Dagestani government, as well as for defending the interests of the people," he told the "Caucasian Knot."

In his opinion, public support played a major role in Shamilov's acquittal.

"Perhaps the high-quality work of the lawyers and defense attorneys, as well as Shamilov's personal standing among the people, contributed to this lawful decision in the Shamilov case. Furthermore, public support from distinguished individuals and many activists played a role, influencing the judge's inner conviction, which evoked a sense of civic courage and fairness in making his decision," he noted.