Follow-up to Khodorkovsky

Charged with tax evasion and fraud, Khodorkovsky faces eight to 10 years in prison if convicted, as his attorneys predict he will be. In their view and the view of many Russians, the prosecution was a successful warning from President Vladimir Putin that political challenges from the super-rich will not be tolerated.

BUT...

[A notice posted at a Moscow courthouse Wednesday said the verdict, which had been expected on Wednesday, had been postponed until May 16, the Associated Press reported. No reason was given and there was no signature on the printed notice, which was posted inside the glass door of the courthouse.]

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