The Russian opposition leader has called the case against him politically motivated. Under Russian law, those convicted of felonies cannot run for president. Prosecutors have asked for a five-year suspended sentence.
   
 
World News Alert Wed., Feb. 08, 2017 5:53 a.m.
 
 
Putin foe Alexey Navalny found guilty in embezzlement retrial threatening 2018 presidential run
The Russian opposition leader has called the case against him politically motivated. Under Russian law, those convicted of felonies cannot run for president. Prosecutors have asked for a five-year suspended sentence.
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