Russia major jailed for beating soldiers
September 10th, 2011 - 5:39 am ICT by IANSMoscow, Sep 10 (IANS/RIA Novosti) A Russian army major has been sentenced to four years in prison for beating a warrant officer and a soldier.
A military court in Vladivostok also stripped Maj. Igor Matveyev of his rank.
Matveyev, who has a previous criminal record, said he would appeal the conviction.
The former major gained notoriety after a video posted on YouTube exposed corruption at an army base near Vladivostok.
In the video, he accused the base chief of overseeing illegal activities and forcing servicemen to eat dog food.
–IANS/RIA Novosti
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