Former Putin aide's death in DC deemed an accident
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Authorities say a former aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin died by accident in a Washington hotel room from hitting his head and incurring other injuries after "days of excessive consumption of alcohol."
The U.S. Attorney's Office announced in a statement Friday that the investigation into Mikhail Lesin's death is now closed. Lesin helped found the English-language news service Russia Today.
Officials say the 57-year-old Lesin entered his hotel room on Nov. 4, 2015 and was injured while alone. His body was found the next day.
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The Chief Medical Examiner determined his death was caused by blunt-force injuries to his head from falls, injuries to his body, and excessive alcohol intoxication.
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