Vyacheslav was accused of "uttering phrases degrading the honor and dignity" of A. Lukashenko while intoxicated and in the presence of police officers. Recordings from the police officers' dashcams were later used in court as evidence of Solodkiy's guilt. It is not specified what words Vyacheslav used.
On 18.08.2024, the appeal was heard. The verdict came into force.
According to human rights activists, he will be released in the winter of 2024, having fully served his sentence as determined by the court.
