Monday, Feb 22. 2021. 10:28
The journalist of New York Post Larry Brooks reports that New York Rangers forward Artemi Panarin is temporarily leaving the team following an article in Russian media claiming that he beat an 18-year-old girl in 2011 in Russia.
Breaking news: Panarin is taking a leave of absence from NYR in aftermath of political hit piece against him from Russia alleging that he beat up an 18-year-old girl in Russia in 2011.
– Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) February 22, 2021
Brooks adds that some form of revenge against Panarin was expected after he posted on Instagram his support for Alexei Navalny, opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Retribution was feared after Panarin’s Instagram post on 1/21 in support of opposition leader Alexi Navalny with caption “Freedom for Navalny.” Panarin, who has family in Russia, has been outspoken against Putin.
– Larry Brooks (@NYP_Brooksie) February 22, 2021
More details to come
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