Alexei Navalny faces 15 more years in prison as new trial starts
by Andrew Roth in Moscow from on (#5W5BE)
Russian opposition leader in fresh trial at penal colony far from support base on charge of embezzlement
Russia could extend Alexei Navalny's imprisonment for up to a further 15 years in a fresh criminal trial that his supporters warn has been overshadowed by the crisis in Ukraine.
The Russian opposition leader is accused of embezzling donations to his FBK anti-corruption organisation, which has accused Vladimir Putin of owning a 1bn mansion and other top officials enriching themselves through corrupt schemes.
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