Russia's unique interpretation of the dispensation of justice

The new trial against Russian entrepreneur Mikhail Khodorkovsky prompts the daily Dnevnik to assess Russia's legal system. "Khodorkovsky is a political prisoner. It was not because he lined his pockets but because he was ready to make a successful career in politics that he was put on trial. The trial against him was inspired by his sole rival, who later awarded the state prosecutor responsible for the trial a medal. Now Khodorkovsky has served two-thirds of his sentence and can apply for early release. To prevent this happening he is being put on trial a second time. Like the first it will probably lead to another verdict of guilty. The largest country in the world quite simply has a unique interpretation of the dispensation of justice."

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