In Henichensk, member of "Opposition bloc" sues journalists who also participate in elections

In the town of Henichesk, Khersonska oblast, member of the party “Opposition bloc” Andriy Yevstratov filed a court complaint against the editor of the online media outlet “Novyi Vizyt”, Hennadiy Osmak and the journalist of the newspaper “Naddniprianska pravda” Petro Maliovanyi with a demand to refute an allegedly false information about himself. Also the claimant demands to pay him 10, 000 hryvnias of moral damages. "Kherson online" informs about this claim.

The information in question relates to the activities of public utility enterprises and executive bodies of the local authorities. The article published in "Novyi Vizyt" accuses Yevstratov of corruption and fraud.

Maliovanyi participates in elections for Henichensk mayor, Yevstratov and Osmak – in elections to local city council.