WorldRussian Orthodox cleric caught up in Czech cocaine case sues independent broadcaster TV Rain
Metropolitan Hilarion, also known as Grigory Alfeyev, has sued independent broadcaster TV Rain in Moscow, alleging damage to his honor, dignity, and reputation. Court records do not state the basis of the complaint. Hilarion was previously detained by Czech police after containers later identified as holding cocaine were found in a car he was traveling in, but he was released without charge.
Russian Orthodox cleric caught up in Czech cocaine case sues independent broadcaster TV Rain