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# ARKADY Babchenko

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Man jailed for plotting to kill 'murdered' Russian journalist Arkady Babchenko

Babchenko made headlines around the world earlier this year by faking his own murder.

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Sep 2nd 2018, 2:48 PM

'Dead' Russian journalist faked his own death with pig's blood and trip to morgue

“I only stopped being afraid at the morgue.”

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May 31st 2018, 5:30 PM

'Dead' Russian journalist who's really alive and well vows to 'die at 96 and dance on Putin's grave'

Secret Service officials say they faked his death to catch those who were trying to kill him.

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May 30th 2018, 9:16 PM