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.

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.

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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