Pavel Ivlev - The Lawyer Who Refused To Betray His Client
Update: 2025-05-14
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Russian lawyer Pavel Ivlev fled to the United States in 2004 after refusing to fabricate testimony against Mikhail Khodorkovsky during the Russian government’s dismantling of oil giant Yukos Oil Company. Labeled a fugitive and accused of bribery and embezzlement, Ivlev’s life was upended as he fought political persecution. Now vindicated but remains a long-term political refugee, Ivlev reflects on his role in one of Russia’s most infamous legal battles and the price of standing up to an authoritarian regime.
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Pavel Ivlev’s story in Targeted Season 2, Episode 4 is a gripping account of courage and integrity. As a lawyer who refused to betray his client, Mikhail Khodorkovsky, during the Yukos case, Ivlev paid a heavy price—fleeing Russia, facing false charges, and living in exile. This episode sheds light on the human cost of standing up to authoritarian power and offers a rare insider view of one of Russia’s most notorious legal takedowns. A must-listen for anyone interested in justice, politics, and resilience.