'Merchant Of Death' Viktor Bout Started An Unexpected Hobby In Prison
While in prison, "Merchant of Death" Viktor Bout did as other prisoners — who have literally nothing but time — do and took up a hobby. Here's what it was.
Read MoreWhile in prison, "Merchant of Death" Viktor Bout did as other prisoners — who have literally nothing but time — do and took up a hobby. Here's what it was.
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