Viktor Bout
Russian Arms Dealer Dubbed ‘Merchant Of Death’ Avoids Life Sentence
Despite the outburst and insistence that he was framed, Viktor Bout escaped with the mandatory minimum 25 years in prison in a case that demonstrated the U.S. government’s determination to bring him to justice.
Russian Arms Dealer ‘Merchant Of Death’ Viktor Bout Convicted In NYC Federal Court
A shadowy Russian arms dealer was convicted Wednesday of seeking to make millions of dollars by selling heavy weaponry to a terror group so it could attack what prosecutors said he told his customers was a common enemy – U.S. forces helping the Colombian government.
Closing Arguments Begin In Trial Of Russian Arms Suspect
The three-week trial of an accused Russian arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death” is wrapping up.
Prosecutor To NYC Jury: Viktor Bout Wanted To Kill Americans
Opening arguments began Wednesday in the trial of a former Soviet army officer accused of agreeing to sell weapons to anti-American rebels.
Jury Selection Begins In Accused Former Soviet Arms Dealer’s NYC Trial
Jury selection got off to a rocky start Tuesday in the arms sale trial of a former Soviet military officer known as the Merchant of Death when reporters were initially kept out of the federal courtroom.
Russian Arms Suspect Set For NY Court Appearance
Lawyers on Friday were expected to update a federal judge in Manhattan on progress they’ve made to bring Viktor Bout to trial.
Feds: Russian Arms Suspect Not Beyond Law’s Reach
U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara repeatedly responded to questions at a news conference about the relations between the countries by saying Viktor Bout was brought to the United States after prosecutors successfully sought an indictment and an extradition based on evidence collected during a long-running DEA probe.
Suspected Russian Arms Dealer Faces Terror Charges
A federal prosecutor says a Russian arms trafficking suspect known as the “Merchant of Death” is where he belongs – in U.S. custody. He is facing charges in New York.
Suspected Arms Trafficker Flown To NYC
Russian arms trafficking suspect Viktor Bout was flown to New York on Tuesday in a chartered U.S. plane, extradited in manacles despite a push by Russian diplomats to persuade Thailand to release him.
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