Khodorkovsky Secretary of State Mikhail Khodorkovsky urges reforms in Russian judicial system . Khodorkovsky thanks his family and supporters in statement . Speaking to reporters Thursday , Putin said Khodorkovsky had written a letter appealing for a pardon , citing humanitarian factors . President Khodorkovsky signed a decree pardoning Khodorkovsky . The former oil magnate and State opponent had been in prison since 2003 .
Khodorkovsky Secretary of State Mikhail Khodorkovsky urges reforms in Russian judicial system . Khodorkovsky thanks his family and supporters in statement . President Khodorkovsky signed a decree pardoning Khodorkovsky . The former oil magnate and State opponent had been in prison since 2003 .