Viktor Bout Appeals His Trial In The U.S.

Photo: Viktor Bout

Bout's Defense Appeals His Trial In The United States -- RIA Novosti

Lawyers for alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, held in a U.S. prison on conspiracy charges, have lodged an appeal on the illegality of their client's prosecution in the United States.

The appeal claims, in particular, that the U.S. government does not have jurisdiction to consider criminal cases over the offences that have been committed outside the U.S.

The prosecutors must reply to the 50-page document, submitted on Monday, within two weeks.

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Update #1: In NY, ex-Soviet officer claims US threatened him -- AP

Update #2: Bout's case is an "unprecedented precedent" -- Voice of Russia

My Comment: I will be surprised if his appeal is acted upon. He must know that his options are limited, and that the case against him will probably stand in a U.S. court of law. But I give him credit .... he is trying to get out.