Russian oil tycoon Khodorkovsky released from prison. [Archive]

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mojaveman

12-20-2013, 12:18

Mikhail Khodorkovsky, the archrival of President Vladimir Putin and once Russia's richest man, has been released from prison after a decade behind bars, his spokesperson told the associated press on Friday.

http://www.upi.com/TOP-News/World-News/2013/12/20/Ex-Russian-oil-exec-Khordorkovsky-released-from-prison/UPI-13771387541091/

Dusty

12-20-2013, 12:21

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/music/2013/12/19/pussy-riot-members-freed-from-prison/4123959/

"Earlier this week, a new Russian amnesty law was passed. According to The Associated Press, prisoners "who haven't committed violent crimes, first-time offenders, minors and women with small children" are granted amnesty from their imprisonment."

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