Dec
14
2011
By ielr
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The U.S. Senate is scheduled to debate a bill sanctioning Russia over human rights abuses, in particular the death of anti-corruption lawyer Sergei Magnitsky, who died in prison due to lack of medical care. The sanctions included in the bill would impact the visa and financial status of certain Russian officials linked to Magnitsky's death and other abuses. The IELR published an article on this subject in October, 2011.
Citation: Kathy Lally, Senate holds Russia, Magnitsky bill hearing, The Washington Post, December 13, 2011.