Viktor Bout, the accused arms trafficker known to the media as the Merchant of Death and Lord of War, was convicted in US District Court* in New York Court today, on all four counts. He faces a possible maximum sentence of life in Federal prison for his crimes.
Bout was convicted of:
(1) Conspiracy to Murder American citizens.
(2) Conspiracy to Kill Officers and Employees of the United States.
(3) Conspiracy to Acquire & use Anti-Aircraft Missiles.
(4) Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.
His sentencing has been reportedly scheduled for February.
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*United States vs. Viktor Bout, Case No.: 1:08-cr-0365-SAS (SDNY).
Bout was convicted of:
(1) Conspiracy to Murder American citizens.
(2) Conspiracy to Kill Officers and Employees of the United States.
(3) Conspiracy to Acquire & use Anti-Aircraft Missiles.
(4) Conspiracy to Provide Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organisation.
His sentencing has been reportedly scheduled for February.
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*United States vs. Viktor Bout, Case No.: 1:08-cr-0365-SAS (SDNY).
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