Former U.S. Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years has been released, his advocates say
Russia has released an American military veteran who spent more than four years in prison on disputed charges under abusive conditions and was said to be gravely ill and at risk of dying, a group advocating for him said Tuesday.
TL;DR
- An American military veteran has been released from prison in Russia.
- He spent more than four years incarcerated on disputed charges.
- Advocates reported he was held under abusive conditions and was gravely ill.
- He was said to be at risk of dying.