Evgeniy was convicted for participating in a peaceful protest on August 12, 2020, in the center of Lida. At that time, city residents and priests gathered near the district executive committee. After a while, security forces demanded that they disperse, and then began harsh detentions and abuse of people. In response, the protesters threw several stones at the police transport.
According to witnesses, riot police and local police officers took part in the violence. Yevgeny was beaten during his arrest and then accused of using violence against police officers.
The trial was held behind closed doors at the request of the prosecutor due to the “secret persons” in the case.
