Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, 44, was arrested in January this year
Judge Dmitry Balashov rejected Navalny s appeal of the February 2 ruling
Later in day he was also convicted of defamation for calling veteran a traitor
He will now be imprisoned for just over two-and-a-half years in a penal colony
While in court today he made a V for victory symbol and quoted the Bible
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