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'Merchant of Death' Bout Convicted in Terrorist Weapons Plot

Joe Palazzolo San Francisco Chronicle 11/02/2011
'Merchant of Death' Bout Convicted in Terrorist Weapons Plot

International arms dealer Viktor Bout was convicted of conspiracy in federal court in New York for plotting to sell a terrorist group millions of dollars worth of weapons, including surface-to-air missiles.

'Merchant of Death' arms dealer who 'inspired Nicolas Cage film Lord of War' faces trial in New York

A Russian businessman - dubbed the 'Merchant of Death' - goes on trial today accused of being an international arms dealer and drugs smuggler.

"Merchant of Death" Arrives in NYC for Trial

LARRY NEUMISTER NBC New York 11/16/2010
"Merchant of Death" Arrives in NYC for Trial

A Russian labeled the "Merchant of Death" by those who claim he fueled some of the world's deadly Third World conflicts over the last decade with powerful weapons has arrived in the United States. He faces charges he supported terrorists trying to overthrow the government of Colombia and shared their hatred for Americans.

"Merchant of Death" Might Face New Extradition Trial in Thailand

Alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout, might face another extradition trial in Thailand after new charges were filed against him in New York.

Thai court denies bail for 'Merchant of Death'

Thailand’s appeal court on Tuesday rejected a bail request by Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout as a legal battle over plans to extradite him to the United States looked set to drag into a third year.

US pushes Thais to extradite suspected arms dealer

BANGKOK — A senior U.S. Justice Department official on Tuesday told Thai officials the extradition of suspected arms dealer Viktor Bout is "a matter of great importance to the United States."

Thai government to challenge decision rejecting Viktor Bout's extradition to US

BANGKOK — Thailand's government will appeal against a court decision rejecting a US request for the extradition of Russian alleged arms dealer Viktor Bout, an official said Thursday.

Thais reject US request to extradite arms smuggler

BANGKOK — A Thai court Tuesday rejected a U.S. request to extradite an alleged Russian arms smuggler dubbed the "Merchant of Death," dealing a setback to American efforts to try him on charges of plotting to supply weapons to Colombian rebels.

 
Viktor Bout's wife claims legitimate business

His wife Alla Bout, who identified herself as a 45-year-old fashion designer, Tuesday supported his claim that he has done nothing wrong.