Bolshoi Ballet Director Attacked

Friday, Sergei Filin, the artistic director of the Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow, Russia, was attacked by a masked man. Acid was thrown in his face, leaving him with third degree burns that threaten his eyesight. This attack follows two weeks of threats against Filin. Those involved with the case believe Filin was targeted for his work; the attack may have been fueled by professional jealousy. His tires were punctured, his car was scratched, his cellphone and email accounts were hacked, and he received anonymous phone calls. Apparently, Filin opened the gate to his residence early Friday morning; the masked man called out to Filin and threw the bottle of acid in his face. Dancers from the company kept an overnight vigil at the burn unit where he is being treated.


http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/19/world/europe/sergei-filin-bolshoi-ballet-director-is-victim-of-acid-attack.html?_r=0