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Viktor Bout was convicted in the Southern District of New York in 2012 of conspiracy to kill United States nationals, conspiracy to kill officers and employees of the United States, conspiracy to acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles, and harboring or concealing terrorists. He was sentenced to 300 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On December 2, 2022, President Joe Biden granted Bout a commutation of his sentence.
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Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to kill United States nationals; conspiracy to kill officers and employees of the United States; conspiracy to acquire and use anti-aircraft missiles; harboring/concealing terrorists
Southern District of New York · 2012
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300 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced April 5, 2012 · Southern District of New York
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