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It seemed that we lived in a state governed by the rule of law.

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It did not occur to us that this could happen to our friend.

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To a journalist, a model citizen and a good man - Oleg Leontyev.

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On December 17 Oleg and I had a lot to do.

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He just rented a studio in this building, and I helped him move his stuff.

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We were in a hurry, because Oleg had to give coverage to a 'Fair elections' rally,

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that took place at 2 PM that day.

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That's why, after finishing moving things, at 1:30 PM we parted and each of us went his own way.

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At 1:31 PM Oleg wrote from his iPad: "I am going to the rally".

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We met here at around 1:42 PM.

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At 1:45 PM we were standing here, smoking and watching people gather for the rally.

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The next day policemen knocked on Oleg's door.

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They said that there was a burglary in one of the apartments in his building.

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They asked him about his whereabouts on December 17th at 2 PM.

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And then they showed him a facial composite of an alleged criminal.

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Oleg could not even imagine that the facial composite that was so unlike him would become his portrait.

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For about two months police showed no interest in Oleg,

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but after attempts to find the actual criminal became futile, they decided to fix the blame on somebody --

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-- they chose Oleg.

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On February 19 Oleg was called in to Investigation Committee for questioning.

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When Oleg left his home, he hadn't even turned off the lights --

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he was sure that he would be back in an hour.

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The police line-up failed to meet the legal requirements.

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A frightened girl was shown a line-up of three men,

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of which only Oleg fitted the profile by age and bodily constitution.

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The child was manipulated into making the right choice

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and pointing to Oleg.

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He was locked up the same day.

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He is still in the cell.

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From February 19 and up to this day.

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All of us testified that at the moment when the crime occured

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Oleg was seen at the square by dozens of people.

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We even submitted photographs and videos that were shot at 2 PM sharp that day.

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When that pervert attacked the girl, Oleg was at the rally.

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My testimony passed a polygraph test.

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Knowing that the case against Oleg was falling into pieces,

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a crime investigator launched his time machine.

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He backdated the time when the crime occurred

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from 2 PM to 1:30 PM.

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The rest of the evidence is far-fetched as well.

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The criminal was wearing a white jacket, while Oleg only has a black puffer

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and never even had a white jacket.

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The criminal has black hair, while Oleg is blond

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and had a zero buzzcut during that time.

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The criminal has acne, and Oleg does not.

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And the most important thing is that the girl has already testified that she chose a wrong person during the line-up.

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Oleg was not the man who offended her.

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But prosecution does not want to listen to what the child is saying anymore.

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The wheels of prosecution are spinning full-force now,

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and they wont admit their mistakes.

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In the meantime, it has been 3 months since Oleg was incarcerated.

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The innocent man is behind the bars, while the criminal is walking free.

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We have to say "No!" to the arbitrariness of police.

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We shall go the rally against it in Krasnoyarsk.

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On May 19. On Saturday. At 2 PM.

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At the Red Square.

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If you are not a trembling creature, but a good person, come join us.

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Anyone of us can be the next.

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I saw my son being handcuffed.

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That day he told me: "Mother, everything's going to be alright. I am innocent."

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I believe that my son is innocent.

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And I want to believe, that everything is going to be alright.

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Krasnoyarsk. May 19. 2 PM. The Red Square.

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Rally in support of Oleg Leontyev.

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Let's say "No!" to unlawfulness!

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Rallies will also take place in other Russian cities.