Russia opens probe against opposition leader

Moscow : Russia | Oct 17, 2012 at 2:13 AM PDT

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Investigators in Russia say they are opening a criminal probe against leftist leader Sergei Udaltsov and several other opposition activists for their alleged role in plotting mass riots. The Investigative Committee said in a statement Wednesday that the probe will check claims made in a recent documentary... FULL ARTICLE AT Fox News

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