Kasparov defiant despite jail sentence

A Moscow court sentenced former chess champion Garry Kasparov to five days in jail today for leading an opposition protest.

A Moscow court sentenced former chess champion Garry Kasparov to five days in jail today for leading an opposition protest.

Mr Kasparov was among dozens of people detained after riot police clashed with Kremlin opponents following a protest rally which drew several thousand demonstrators.

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