Vsevolod Kniaziev
Coverage of Vsevolod Kniaziev in the Nexus archive.
- Former Supreme Court Chief’s Plea Deal Could Set Precedent in Ukraine’s Anti-Corruption Cases
Former Chief Justice of Ukraine’s Supreme Court Vsevolod Kniaziev entered a plea agreement in a corruption case involving a $2.7 million bribe. He will serve five years in prison, return the bribe, and donate $1 million to Ukraine’s Armed Forces. The case may set a precedent for future high-level corruption investigations by NABU.
- Anti-Corruption Center Questions Effectiveness of New Judge Vetting Rules
The Anti-Corruption Center claims that parliament's adoption of Bill No. 13165-2 does not effectively vet judges, as the key property section was removed and liability for false information requires intentional deception. The law also provides salary increases for judges, and the Center links these concerns to the conviction of former Supreme Court chief Vsevolod Kniaziev.