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Estimated $6 billion this trial is expected to people back the shadowo peel back the shadowy world of arms trading, like a spy or suspense novel. his lawyers say he didnt do it, they say hes a legitimate arms dealer, never traded in arms but ran a cargo airplane. -- airline. victor bute is a dynamic, charismatic, spontaneous, well dressed, well spoken and highly energetic person. victor may have violated laws somewhere like we all have done sometime, however he was not that arms trafficking man ...

Places in the world where hes trafficked weapons. were talking about countries devastated by war, countries where american troops have been at risk, countries where terrorists are operating. >> reporter: and reports say his personal worth? more than $6 billion. bill: thats remarkable. has a web too. what is he saying about his defense, eric? is. >> reporter: his lawyers say the web site says he department do it. they portray him as a legitimate businessman who ran a cargo airline. heres a quote ...

>> elizabeth taylors diamonds, the jewels, with 2000 pieces of memorabilia of the late hollywood legend, about to hit the auction block. jenna: hope youre ready! gregg: even a little bawbel, i couldnt afford! jenna: looks like a good gift. a russian known as the merchant of death on trial for selling weapons to terrorists, prosecutors same victor boot took part in the killing of americans. eric shawn is watching this -- watching this from federal court in new york. >> reporter: you wouldnt kno...

Courthouse in new york city. what do you expect today, eric? >> reporter: hey, bill. right now american citizens are piling into the wood-paneled courtroom behind me all to sit in judgment of victor boot. hes the only accused arms dealer who has a web site, victorboot.com. boot was nabbed in 2008 during a dea sting which he allegedly has been charged with conspiracy to kill americans. he has a reputation as the worlds leading arms supplier. experts say this trial will peel away the shadowy world...

president barack obama and his re-election campaign. the today the president and the jobs act face a critical vote, a important vote in the senate. they are pushing hard to rally support. if you wonder what the president jobs bill could mean for you, heres a brief overview. in addition to other things were talking about extending the current payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits. there also would be new tax credits for businesses that hire people who are unemployed. president obama...

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