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A prosecution witness in the trial of Moscow City Duma deputy Maxim Kruglov admits to being a municipal utility worker after previously identifying himself as a political scientist. The testimony emerged during court proceedings regarding military 'fake news' charges.

During the trial of Moscow City Duma deputy Maxim Kruglov on charges of spreading military 'fake news,' a prosecution witness who previously identified himself as a political scientist was revealed to be an employee of the municipal utility service GBU Zhilishchnik. The witness, Valery Somov, admitted his employment status under cross-examination after initially claiming he monitored political posts for work.

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