The Pechersk District Court of Kyiv has extended the term of the preventive measure in the form of detention until January 21, 2026, for the former director of the "Young Theater" — a lecturer at Karpenko-Kary University, who is accused of systematic rapes and sexual violence against female students, among whom were minors (parts 2, 3 of Article 152, parts 1, 2 of Article 153 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine).

The preventive measure has been extended without the possibility of bail.

On October 21, he was informed of the suspicion in systematic sexual crimes against students, which, according to the testimonies of the victims, became possible due to the abuse of official position, psychological pressure, and intimidation.

During the court proceedings, prosecutors from the Office of the Prosecutor General justified the need for continued detention, particularly considering the severity of the alleged crimes, the existing risks of illegal influence on the victims and witnesses, as well as the possibility of obstructing the criminal proceedings.

The prosecution is represented in court by Deputy Prosecutor General Viktor Logachov.

“In such proceedings, the principle is not only the inevitability of responsibility but also the real protection of the victims. That is why prosecutors insist on preventive measures that eliminate any pressure or interference in the course of justice,” noted Viktor Logachov.