Victor Bout: SCOTT BEVAN, PRESENTER: Well, he’s entered a plea of not guilty but it’s a safe bet there are many in Moscow who hope the case of accused Russian arms dealer, Viktor Bout, never makes it to court.
They’re hoping the prospect of a life sentence will be coax Bout into a plea deal that will keep his potentially explosive revelations secret.
If Bout’s extradition wasn’t enough to strain Russia-US ties, the Kremlin is bracing for the worst after indications from Washington that the new START disarmament treaty, faces an uphill battle in the US Senate.
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They’re hoping the prospect of a life sentence will be coax Bout into a plea deal that will keep his potentially explosive revelations secret.
If Bout’s extradition wasn’t enough to strain Russia-US ties, the Kremlin is bracing for the worst after indications from Washington that the new START disarmament treaty, faces an uphill battle in the US Senate.
Read Full Story: The USA News
