Merchant Of Death - Who Is Viktor Bout?

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Viktor Bout conspired to kill Americans and US officials in 2012

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Viktor Bout is accused of providing anti-aircraft missiles to a nuclearist organization

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and was also found guilty of aiding a terrorist organization

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Viktor even made arms deals to both sides in the Angolan civil war

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The US took steps against bouts during the 2000s

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Viktor Bout is released from US custody as part of a prisoner exchange with Brittany Griner.

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Rumor has he authorities demanded Griner's release in exchange for the arms dealer freedom.

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