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20/11/2013
Two Britons Bailed In Russian, Four More Awaiting Verdict
Two British Greenpeace activists arrested by Russian authorities on charges of hooliganism have been granted bail.
Alex Harris and Kieron Bryan were granted bail alongside the ships captain, Peter Wilcox, 10 other foreign nationals and three Russians.
A third British man, Anthony Perrett, is understood to be awaiting a bail decision and a further three Britons will have bail hearings later this week.
The crew of the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise were arrested and charged after taking part in a protest at an Arctic offshore oil rig operated by the Russian company Gazprom.
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Alex Harris and Kieron Bryan were granted bail alongside the ships captain, Peter Wilcox, 10 other foreign nationals and three Russians.
A third British man, Anthony Perrett, is understood to be awaiting a bail decision and a further three Britons will have bail hearings later this week.
The crew of the Greenpeace vessel Arctic Sunrise were arrested and charged after taking part in a protest at an Arctic offshore oil rig operated by the Russian company Gazprom.
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