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Russia charges Ukrainian singer Jamala in absentia for allegedly spreading 'false information' about Russian army (kyivindependent.com)
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Jamala was put on a federal wanted list in mid-October and arrested in absentia by a Russian court earlier in November, but at the time, it was unclear for what specifically she was wanted.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I've heard of being tried and convicted in absentia, e.g. Bush Convicted of War Crimes in Absentia (https://www.foreignpolicyjournal.com/2012/05/12/bush-convicted-of-war-crimes-in-absentia/).