Death In A Russian Prison -- 7/29/11 (Episode 29) - July 28, 2011
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Sergei Magnitsky was investigating a tax fraud case connected to Russian officials when he was arrested on allegedly trumped up charges. He later died in prison under harsh conditions. We speak to Bill Browder, an investor who has been campaigning to hold Russian officials accountable for Magnitsky's death. Plus: the finest gothic harp you'll ever hear.
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