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Russia: Court decides not to imprison Navalny

Russia: Court decides not to imprison Navalny

by | Oct 16, 2013 | World

Kirov, Associated Press—A Russian court on Wednesday suspended a five year prison sentence for a top opposition leader but upheld his conviction for theft that will prevent him from running in future elections. Alexei Navalny was convicted on embezzlement charges and...