Russian music critic sued for political jibe

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Anchor Lisa Mullins talks to Russian rock critic and social commentator Artemy Troitsky is being sued by a popular rock musician who says Troitsky slandered him by calling him "a trained poodle" for a high profile figure in President Dmitry Medvedev's government.

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