Overview
- The criminal case has been sent to the Domodedovo court in the Moscow region, a law enforcement source told RIA Novosti.
- The court scheduled a preliminary session for October 30 at 12:00 Moscow time, which the court said is expected to be held behind closed doors.
- Tarasova is charged under Article 229.1 of Russia’s Criminal Code, which covers the smuggling of narcotic drugs and related substances.
- Police previously said she was detained on August 28 at Domodedovo Airport with a vape that allegedly contained cannabis oil measured at 0.38 grams.
- The court earlier imposed restrictions barring her from leaving her residence at night and from using communications except to contact emergency services, and she has told the court she regrets her actions.