Will Artem Chekalin be released from custody by 30 June 2026?

This market resolves after 30 June 2026, 23:59 UTC by Orakul administration based on official court rulings and confirmed reports from major Russian media. 📋 Background On 13 April 2026 the Gagarinsky District Court of Moscow sentenced Artem Chekalin (ex-husband of blogger Valeria Chekalina aka «Lerchek») to 7 years general regime colony plus a 194 million ruble fine under article 193.1 of the RF Criminal Code for illegal currency transactions. Chekalin was taken into custody in the courtroom and sent to SIZO-7 «Kapotnya». The prosecution filed an appeal seeking a longer sentence; the defense is also filing an appeal. 📋 Resolution criteria The «YES» contract wins if, between market launch and 30 June 2026, 23:59 UTC, Artem Chekalin is actually released from custody through one of the following: ✅ Counts • Appellate verdict (in legal force) fully acquitting Chekalin • Sentence reduction to time-served or to suspended sentence with actual release from SIZO/colony • Change of preventive measure by court to a non-custodial one (house arrest, travel restriction, bail) • Closure of the criminal case at any stage with release from custody • Presidential pardon • Granting of parole or substitution of punishment with a more lenient one ❌ Does not count • Transfer from SIZO to colony (this is not release) • Transfer between SIZOs or within the same facility • Sentence reduction by 1-2 years without actual release • Postponement of sentence execution if it does not result in freedom • Hospitalization under guard (for treatment) • Announced but not legally final court decisions • Short-term escort for investigative or procedural events 📰 Verification Primary sources: official court websites (mos-gorsud.ru, mosgorsud.ru, gagarinsky.msk.sudrf.ru), FSIN press service, TASS, RIA Novosti, Interfax. Additionally: Kommersant, Vedomosti, Izvestia, Mash, Baza, RAPSI citing specific court rulings. 🔧 Process After 30 June 2026, 23:59 UTC Orakul administration verifies Artem Chekalin status from official sources. Dispute window - 24 hours after publication.