Wife denies husband is 'Merchant of Death' arms dealer

The wife of alleged Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout testified today that he is an “honest” businessman who ran a legitimate air cargo business.

The wife of alleged Russian arms smuggler Viktor Bout testified today that he is an “honest” businessman who ran a legitimate air cargo business.

Bout, 42, a former Soviet air force officer dubbed “The Merchant of Death,” is reputed to be one of the world’s most prolific arms dealers.

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