American Teacher Released From Russian Prison
American teacher Marc Fogel, 63, was released from a Russian jail on Tuesday after more than three years of wrongful detention for drug smuggling; his release, facilitated by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, is seen as a potential step toward resolving the Ukraine conflict.
American Teacher Released From Russian Prison
American teacher Marc Fogel, 63, was released from a Russian jail on Tuesday after more than three years of wrongful detention for drug smuggling; his release, facilitated by US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, is seen as a potential step toward resolving the Ukraine conflict.
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36% Bias Score
American Imprisoned in Russia Amidst Uncredible Child Abuse Accusations
David Barnes, a US citizen, has been imprisoned in Russia for three years on child abuse charges deemed uncredible by US authorities; his family seeks his release through a prisoner exchange, highlighting concerns over US diplomatic response and the misuse of legal processes in international custody...
American Imprisoned in Russia Amidst Uncredible Child Abuse Accusations
David Barnes, a US citizen, has been imprisoned in Russia for three years on child abuse charges deemed uncredible by US authorities; his family seeks his release through a prisoner exchange, highlighting concerns over US diplomatic response and the misuse of legal processes in international custody...
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48% Bias Score
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
US Designates Detained Teacher in Russia as Wrongfully Detained
The US government has designated Marc Fogel, an American teacher serving a 14-year sentence in a Russian hard labor camp for cannabis possession, as "wrongfully detained," prompting active diplomatic efforts for his release following years of failed appeals and family pleas.
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56% Bias Score
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
Australia Urged to Create Special Envoy for Wrongfully Detained Citizens
A Senate committee inquiry recommends Australia create a special envoy position to address the increasing number of its citizens wrongfully detained by foreign governments, citing inconsistent and inadequate responses from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and recommending improved support...
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40% Bias Score
US Teacher Freed from Russia, But Other Americans Remain Detained
The US secured the release of wrongfully detained American teacher Marc Fogel from a 14-year Russian prison sentence on drug charges, yet several other US citizens remain imprisoned in Russia on charges ranging from treason to assault, highlighting continued tensions between the two countries.
US Teacher Freed from Russia, But Other Americans Remain Detained
The US secured the release of wrongfully detained American teacher Marc Fogel from a 14-year Russian prison sentence on drug charges, yet several other US citizens remain imprisoned in Russia on charges ranging from treason to assault, highlighting continued tensions between the two countries.
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32% Bias Score
Wife of Wrongfully Detained American Seeks Trump's Intervention
Anna Corbett traveled to Mar-a-Lago to ask President-elect Trump to intervene in her husband Ryan Corbett's wrongful detainment in Afghanistan since August 2022, after a prisoner exchange deal with the Taliban stalled following the Biden administration's unsuccessful negotiations.
Wife of Wrongfully Detained American Seeks Trump's Intervention
Anna Corbett traveled to Mar-a-Lago to ask President-elect Trump to intervene in her husband Ryan Corbett's wrongful detainment in Afghanistan since August 2022, after a prisoner exchange deal with the Taliban stalled following the Biden administration's unsuccessful negotiations.
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60% Bias Score
US Designates Teacher Wrongfully Detained in Russia
The U.S. State Department has designated Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania history teacher serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for drug possession, as wrongfully detained, shifting his case to the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs to expedite his release.
US Designates Teacher Wrongfully Detained in Russia
The U.S. State Department has designated Marc Fogel, a Pennsylvania history teacher serving a 14-year sentence in Russia for drug possession, as wrongfully detained, shifting his case to the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs to expedite his release.
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40% Bias Score