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Mikhail Pletnev charged with child molesting in Thailand

Russian pianist and conductor denies charge after police raid Thai property over investigation into a paedophilia ringA celebrated Russian pianist and conductor was charged today in Thailand with molesting a 14-year-old boy after police raided the musician's home and found incriminating photographs.Mikhail Pletnev, 53, founder and artistic director of the Russian National Orchestra (RNO), was arrested on Monday at a badminton club in Pattaya, a resort on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand wh...

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13:41 on July 7 2010

Mikhail Pletnev charged with child molesting in Thailand

Guardian Music — Russian pianist and conductor denies charge after police raid Thai property over investigation into a paedophilia ringA celebrated Russian pianist and conductor was charg... more info

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