Russian opposition leader Navalny released
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A Russian court on Friday released opposition leader Alexei Navalny from custody less than 24 hours after he was convicted of embezzlement and sentenced to five years in prison.
The release came after a surprise request by prosecutors, who said that because Navalny is a candidate in this fall's Moscow mayoral race keeping him in custody would deny him his right to seek election. The release, under the condition that he not travel outside Moscow, will extend until appeals of his conviction are completed. (AP)
