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Orlov, a key figure in banned human rights group Memorial, compares Russia's judicial system to Nazi Germany during his final statement.
- Oleg Orlov was sentenced to two and a half years for criticizing the Russian military and government.
- He quoted a Nuremberg Trials prosecutor to denounce the state of Russian justice.
- Orlov expressed no regrets, stating he was in the right place at the right time.
- His appeal was attended by ambassadors from several Western nations.
- Supporters are concerned about his health and the conditions of his detention.
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