An incident occurred in Sochi involving a couple who were planning to get married.
A man hit his fiancee and broke her jaw just before their wedding.
The press service of the Adler District Prosecutor's Office of Sochi reported the incident on its Telegram channel.
According to preliminary information, on the eve of the day on which the wedding was scheduled, a conflict arose between the two spouses for an unknown reason. As a result, the man dealt several strong blows to the jaw of his bride.
Due to the man's actions, the girl received a serious injury: doctors diagnosed her with a broken jaw.
A criminal case has been opened against the groom under the article on causing moderate bodily harm that is not life-threatening to a person.
The case has been sent to court for consideration; a trial date has not yet been set.
It is noted that the maximum punishment under the article with which the defendant is charged is three years of imprisonment.
