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Office of Public Affairs | Investigation into the Death of Mikhail Lesin Has Closed | United States Department of Justice justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/…
Manner of Death Determined an AccidentThe Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, with assistance from the FBI, have concluded a comprehensive investigation into the death last year of Mikhail Lesin, 57, a Russian political figure, media executive and adviser to Vladimir Putin, the President of Russia. As a result of the almost year-long investigation, the Chief Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia has amended Lesin’s manner of death from “undetermined” to “accident” with acute ethanol intoxication as a contributory cause of death. The investigation has now been closed.
Based on evidence gathered during the investigation, Lesin entered his room at the Dupont Circle Hotel for the final time at about 10:48 a.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, after days of excessive consumption of alcohol. Based on the evidence, including video footage and witness interviews, Lesin entered his hotel room on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, after days of excessive consumption of alcohol and sustained the injuries that resulted in his death while alone in his hotel room. He was found dead late on Thursday morning, Nov. 5, 2015.
After review of the video footage and new evidence developed from the investigation, the Chief Medical Examiner has determined that Lesin died as a result of blunt force injuries to his head, with contributing causes being blunt force injuries of the neck, torso, upper extremities and lower extremities, which were induced by falls, with acute ethanol intoxication.
Updated February 5, 2025
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 9, 2025
Office of Public Affairs | Investigation into the Death of Mikhail Lesin Has Closed | United States Department of Justice justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/…
— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 9, 2025
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The joint investigation was concluded in October 2016. At that time, the D.C. Chief Medical Examiner changed the manner of death from “undetermined” to “accident,” citing blunt force injuries from falls and acute ethanol intoxication. However, this finding has been disputed by others, and Lesin’s death continues to be a subject of speculation.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 9, 2025
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. After assisting the Metropolitan Police Department and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI helped determine that Lesin’s death was an accident and the case was officially closed in October 2016.The FBI is not investigating the death of Mikhail Lesin because its involvement ended with the conclusion of the official investigationDetails from the official investigation:Initial findings: Lesin was found dead in a Washington, D.C. hotel room on November 5, 2015, with blunt force injuries to his head, neck, and torso. The initial manner of death was ruled “undetermined”.
Final ruling: In October 2016, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Metropolitan Police Department, with the FBI’s assistance, changed the manner of death to “accident”.
Contributing factor: The revised finding cited acute ethanol (alcohol) intoxication as a contributing factor, stating that Lesin had been drinking excessively and sustained the fatal injuries from falls while alone in his room.
Persistent suspicions and counter-narrativesDespite the official conclusion, speculation and doubts about Lesin’s death have persisted, fueled by several factors:Potential informant: Some intelligence and law enforcement sources suggested Lesin had been scheduled to meet with Justice Department officials to discuss the inner workings of the Russian state-funded network RT and had been living in fear for his life.
Unusual injuries: Critics found it suspicious that a man of Lesin’s age would suffer such extensive blunt force trauma from accidental falls. Medical reports noted a fractured hyoid bone in his neck, an injury sometimes associated with strangulation.
Missing evidence: A gap of several hours existed in hotel surveillance footage from the hallway on the night Lesin died.
History of suspicious deaths: Lesin’s death, along with others among high-profile Russians abroad, has led some to believe he was murdered.
Alternative intelligence report: A memo written by former British spy Christopher Steele, compiled for the FBI, alleged that Russian agents beat Lesin to death. However, this report did not change the official conclusion.
Sanctions and alleged corruption: Senator Roger Wicker had previously called on the FBI to investigate Lesin for potential money laundering related to his properties in California, an action that may have strained Lesin’s standing in Russia.— Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) Sep 9, 2025
