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U.S. Soldier’s Appeal Rejected by Russian Court

U.S. Soldier's Appeal Rejected by Russian Court

A Russian court has denied the appeal of Gordon Black, a 34-year-old U.S. soldier who was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison on charges of theft and making death threats. U.S. Soldier’s Appeal Denied in Russian Court Black was arrested in May in Vladivostok, a city in Russia’s Far East, where he … Read more

US Marine Veteran Paul Whelan Assaulted in Russian Prison, Family Concerned for Safety

Attack Raises Alarms Over Whelan’s Well-being Amidst Ongoing Imprisonment In a distressing turn of events, Paul Whelan, a US Marine veteran held in a Russian prison on contested charges, was reportedly attacked by another inmate, raising concerns about his safety and well-being. According to Whelan’s brother, David Whelan, the assault occurred on Tuesday afternoon at … Read more