A Russian judge has found opposition leader Alexei Navalny guilty of embezzlement, a finding that could bring the charismatic anti-corruption blogger and Moscow mayoral candidate up to six years in prison.
Judge Sergei Blinov did not immediately state the sentence on Thursday. Under Russian court proceedings, full verdict readings can take several hours.
Russian opposition leader Navalny found guilty
A Russian judge has found opposition leader Alexei Navalny guilty of embezzlement, a finding that could bring the charismatic anti-corruption blogger and Moscow mayoral candidate up to six years in prison.
Judge Sergei Blinov did not immediately state the sentence on Thursday. Under Russian court proceedings, full verdict readings can take several hours.
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