Convicted arms trader Viktor Bout made a video appeal several weeks ago from his U.S. cell, asking the State Duma to sue the United States and Thailand to free him from prison. The Duma rejected Bout's request, explaining that it has no authority to act in this capacity. But it is likely that Bout won't need the Duma's help anyway
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