Russian journalist Darya Shipacheva has been sentenced to 12 years in prison and fined approximately €3,153 for high treason, according to reports from the exiled Russian portal Mediazona. The verdict was delivered in a swift proceeding by a Moscow City Court judge. Shipacheva is a well-known science journalist specializing in healthcare topics, and her work often focused on chronic pain. Details surrounding the specific charges of treason remain limited. This sentencing highlights the increasing crackdown on independent media and dissenting voices in Russia. The case is likely to raise concerns about freedom of the press and due process within the Russian legal system. Shipacheva’s health condition, specifically her chronic pain, also raises concerns about her wellbeing during incarceration.