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Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout found guilty of selling weapons to Farc rebels
The verdict brings a dramatic end to one of New York's most high-profile trials in recent years. It also put a stop to the career of the world's most notorious arms dealer who prosecutors argued has provided weapons that have fuelled bloody conflicts
Updated: 11/02/2011 04:11P
Judge's 'legal error' blamed for tip verdict
He said the marks on Mulcahy fitted a physical altercation between the two men on the day, which could have legitimately left his client in fear of being assaulted, resulting in the punch. But the judges suggested that the evidence about the bruises
Updated: 11/02/2011 04:05P
Bikie boss guilty of murdering rival
The Supreme Court jury deliberated for 21 days before returning its verdict at the hearing held at Parramatta, in Sydney's west. Mr Zervas suffered stab wounds and massive head injuries when he was attacked with bollards and kicked, punched and stomped
Updated: 11/02/2011 04:04P
US Jury Convicts Russian Arms Dealer Bout
A jury in federal court in Manhattan reached the verdict in the case against Viktor Bout after deliberating for about six hours over two days. He was convicted of conspiracy to kill Americans and US officials, deliver anti-aircraft missiles and aid a
Updated: 11/02/2011 04:01P
Guilty verdict for 'Merchant of Death' arms dealer
"The verdict in the Viktor Bout trial closes the book on one of the most prolific enablers of war, mass atrocities and terrorism in the post-Cold War era." Austin said in a statement. Bout, who will be sentenced on February 8, now faces a minimum of 25
Updated: 11/02/2011 03:52P
US finds Russian 'merchant of death' guilty
The violent movie "Lord of War," starring Hollywood actor Nicholas Cage, was inspired by his life, while the chief US Drug Enforcement Agency agent who organized the Thailand sting branded him "one of the most dangerous men on the face of the Earth.
Updated: 11/02/2011 03:50P
Federal jury convicts lawyer in real-estate scam
Patrick Burke of Burke, Miele & Golden, one of the attorneys who represented Cherico, did not immediately return a call for comment. The case is United States v. Cherico, US District Court, Southern District of New York, no. 08-crim-786.
Updated: 11/02/2011 03:37P
Victor Bout convicted
"With today's swift verdict, justice has been done and a very dangerous man will be behind bars," Bharara said. But Bout's lawyer, Albert Dayan, immediately promised an appeal. "It's definitely not the end of the process. We will appeal," Dayan told
Updated: 11/02/2011 03:26P
Russian Convicted In Arms Conspiracy Plot
Bout's attorney, Albert Dayan, said the verdict will be appealed. "I still stand by my position that Viktor was wrongfully accused," said Dayan. "The jury has spoken but his position is still that he's innocent." Widely dubbed "the Merchant of Death,"
Updated: 11/02/2011 03:25P
Viktor Bout, Enabler of Mass Atrocities, Receives Guilty Verdict
The verdict was limited to only four counts of conspiracy, but Bout has been linked to some of the world's deadliest conflicts. His dealings with brutal regimes and other perpetrators have enabled widespread human rights abuses in places such as Angola
Updated: 11/02/2011 03:22P
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