Suspected Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout is escorted by members of a special police unit after a hearing at a criminal court in Bangkok October 5, 2010. REUTERS/SUKREE SUKPLANG
Reuters: Russia says case against convicted arms dealer Bout fabricated by U.S.
Russia said on Tuesday that it believed the case against convicted Russian arms trafficker Viktor Bout, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence in the United States, had been fabricated by U.S. special services.
"The court's lack of desire to even hold public hearings to consider additional arguments about Bout's innocence with the participation of many defense witnesses reflects concerns that a case fabricated by U.S. special services would simply fall apart before everyone's eyes," said Maria Zakharova, the ministry's spokeswoman, according to Russian news agencies.
A Manhattan federal judge on Monday said Bout did not deserve a new trial on the basis of newly discovered evidence.
WNU Editor: I always thought that he would be released through some form of an agreement with Russia. I was wrong, and it is clear that the U.S. government is determined to keep him behind bars for another 20 years.
More News On Viktor Bout
Moscow says ruling of New York court on Bout confirms politicized nature of case -- TASS
Russia Protests US Refusal to Review Case of Viktor Bout - Foreign Ministry -- Sputnik
Appeal rejection by US court confirms Viktor Bout’s case is political – Russian diplomat -- RT
Russia: Case Against Viktor Bout Fabricated By United States -- RFE
Moscow resentful at New York court’s refusal to revise businessman Viktor Bout’s case -- TASS
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