Russian tycoon in fresh bid for freedom
Mikhail Khodorovsky has appealed against the verdict that extended his jail time.
Published On 24 May 2011
The jailed Russian billionaire Mikhail Khodorovsky has launched a new bid for freedom. Once Russia’s richest man, Khodorkovsky was jailed in 2005 for tax evasion. He’d been up for release this year, but a second trial extended his jail time. He’s now appealing that verdict.
Al Jazeera’s Neave Barker reports from Moscow.
Source: Al Jazeera