Russian TV journalist protester in court on trial

Russian TV journalist protester in court on trial

The Russian state TV employee who staged an anti-war protest on a live news programme last night is currently on trial at Moscow's Ostankino Court, Qazet.az reports.

Marina Ovsyannikova is being charged with "organising an unauthorised public event," an administrative charge which could result in a fine of up to 30,000 roubles £200, community service or up to 10 days in jail.

It suggests that the journalist is not being charged under Moscow's new law on "spreading false information about Russia's armed forces".

Earlier we reported that Ovsyannikova's lawyers were unable to locate her, but a photo circulating on social media appears to show her in court with a lawyer.