Last Updated Thursday, August 4, 2022 12:11PM EDTwas convicted Thursday in Russia of drug possession and sentenced to nine years in prison following a politically charged trial that came amid soaring tensions between Moscow and Washington over Ukraine and could lead to a high-stakes prisoner exchange between the two world powers., a two-time U.S.
Trials in Russia proceed even after admissions of guilt, and there has been speculation her actions were an attempt to move the legal process along in hopes of a possible prisoner swap.'s slow-moving case and her nearly six months behind bars have raised strong criticism among her supporters in the United States, including her wife, Cherelle, that President Joe Biden was not doing enough to win her freedom.
On July 27, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington has offered a deal to Russia aimed at bringing homeand Whelan in a sharp reversal of previous policy. Details of the proposal were not announced, though a person familiar with the matter said the U.S.
Elizabeth Rood, the U.S. Embassy's charge d'affaires, has attended the trial in the Moscow suburb of Khimki, where the airport is located, and said that American officials are monitoring her case closely, along with those of all U.S. citizens detained or in prison in Russia.as “a political prisoner,” and tennis great Billie Jean King said, “First, bring BG home. Gotta do that.
Was there the same media narrative / time for julian Assange ..
Obey local laws or pay the price.
Everybody stop crying about this she did a crime she deserves to do the time
Jail the criminal
she had like a dab pen lol
Before US government makes a deal they should release the 1000s of people in jail for cannabis possession in the US. Some are serving 25 years for a gram. Making 3 point shots does not make you special. sorrynotsorry
Hooray!!..
GOOD! 👍 But it should be 20 years in prison! Anyone stupid enough to do something like he did, especially in a foreign Country, deserves everything they get! That America hating dude won't be able to trash talk the USA, in the USA, for a while!
Russia is a ridiculous country. I feel sorry for any sane people in Russia. Are there sane people in Russia?
Next time Ted from Toronto cries about being oppressed in Canada show him this
Play stupid games....
That’s what you get for breaking the law
LoL 9 year's, just like the thousands of black men jailed in the USA for the same offense. USA shouldn't throw stones when in a glass room.....
Funny how the U.S. thinks they can dictate laws and Justice systems in foreign Countries There are reasons people are mindful of being lawful when travelling
Now she needs The United States of America to save her from Russian prison! Really I thought the US is a terrible place for people like her to be living in ( their words not mine) hopefully if she is eventually freed she would appreciate America more than ever! Don’t bite THTFY!
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Good don’t mess with Russia 🇷🇺
For a lilly bit of weed. I love me Canada
Good. Disrespect your flag and see how it goes when you need it
Choices have consequences.
Wow! Smh
how despicable is that
They can start the negotiations now.
karma at its finest
Good do the crime spend the time....Criminal Stupidity
Only one person that could save her
Political prisoner.
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