Hermitage boss Bill Browder sued by Russian convict
A Russian sawmill foreman convicted of a $230m (£150m) tax fraud is suing his victim, Bill Browder, founder of hedge fund Hermitage Capital Management, for allegedly defaming his"honour and dignity" by claiming he acted in collusion with the police.
2010. February 8. 21:37
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