Viktor Bout

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Court plays records of Bout's talks with alleged FARC commanders

The prosecution played to the jury on Wednesday records of eavesdropped talks between Viktor Bout and US informers who pretended to be Colombian revolutionary forces' (FARC) commanders.

10:28 20.10.2011

US high-paid informer testifies in Bout's trial

The most high-paid Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) informer Carlos Sagastume testified before the jury on Tuesday in the Viktor Bout's trial in New York.

10:07 19.10.2011

Expert informs jury about Bout's laptop contents

Viktor Bout's laptop contained text files and links to Internet websites dwelling on the activities of Colombian guerilla organization FARC, to which the Russian attempted to sell arms, the prosecution alleged on Monday.

10:17 18.10.2011

Russian pilot offered freedom in exchange for testimony against Bout

Russian pilot Konstantin Yaroshenko sentenced in the United States to 20 years in prison for attempted drugs smuggling said that his case is directly related to the prosecution against another Russian, Viktor Bout.

10:04 17.10.2011

Russian consulate concerned about Bout case

Russia has expressed concern over the trial of Russian businessman Viktor Bout which began on Tuesday in New York.

09:58 12.10.2011