Kremlin Rejects Criticism in Khodorkovsky Case
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Channel: Voice of America · 2010 · News & Politics
The Russian Government is rejecting U.S. and European criticism over the embezzlement and money-laundering conviction of former oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky. Critics say they are troubled by alleged violations of due process and possible abuse of the legal system in the case. Russia's foreign ministry said Tuesday that Moscow expected "everyone to mind his own business." The trial and conviction are also drawing protests from within Russia. VOA's Ravi Khanna has more.