Following up on the previous post, Khordokovsky was indeed found guilty and sentenced to nine years. Allowing for time already served and possible sentence reduction for good behavior, he could be out in 2009. Well after Russia’s 2008 presidential election which is, presumably, part of the plan.

Khodorkovsky is appealing the verdict, and Yukos is suing various parties for $11.5 billion, alleging expropriation. I wouldn’t put much stock in the success of either venture.