Russian 'arms dealer' trial opens
A hearing has begun in a Bangkok court to determine if alleged Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout should be extradited to the United States.
Russian MPs say the charges Mr Bout faces are politically motivated
Mr Bout was detained in a sting operation in Bangkok on 6 March, in which US agents posed as arms buyers.
He has been indicted on four terrorism charges in the US and has been accused of supplying al-Qaeda.
Dubbed "the Merchant of Death" by the media, Mr Bout denies any illegal activities.
His extradition hearing opened in Bangkok's Criminal Court on Monday after months of delays.
Mr Bout has had trouble retaining a defence team - the first lawyer said he had problems with his heart, the second failed to appear, and a third has now been assigned by the court.
The new defence lawyer Preecha Prasertsak tried to block the extradition hearing by arguing Mr Bout's detention in Thailand was illegal, but the court ruled it would discuss that issue at a later date.
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