Kazakh Court Sentences Minor to 1.5 Years in Prison

A minor, Duman Iskak, was sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison by a Kazakh court today. The sentencing, based on article 434 of the Criminal Code, was delivered on June 5, 2025. The judge's statement, shown in the video, confirmed that the sentence begins from October 13, 2024. The court ruled that Iskak will serve his time in a minimum-security facility, given the mitigating circumstances of his age. The video shows the judge reading the verdict and the emotional reactions of Iskak's family and friends. This case highlights the importance of juvenile justice and the consideration given to the unique circumstances of young offenders within the Kazakh legal system.