The Bolshoi Ballet says the allegations swirling around one of its dancers -- that he choreographed an attack to blind the artistic director -- are `` absurd . '' The Royal Ballet cast and crew issue an open letter standing by the plot 's alleged mastermind . The letter suggests illegal methods in obtaining Pavel ##kin 's confession . Police say their officers are acting honestly . The ballet forms an independent commission to investigate .
The Royal Ballet cast and crew issue an open letter standing by the plot 's alleged mastermind . The letter suggests illegal methods in obtaining Pavel ##kin 's confession . Police say their officers are acting honestly . The ballet forms an independent commission to investigate .