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When Will Trump’s Classified Documents Trial Start? Judge Cannon Delays Deadline As Trial Date Remains Up In The Air.A U.S. soldier arrested in Russia on theft charges will be detained for at least two months and could face a five-year sentence if he’s found guilty, a Russian district court said Tuesday, amid allegations he stole from a girlfriend after following her from South Korea, where they were involved in a domestic disturbance.
The 34-year-old Black, who is married, is charged with “secretly stealing property,” which caused the alleged victim “significant damage,” the court said.faces up to five years in prison—traveled to Russia to visit a longtime Russian girlfriend who had moved from South Korea after the two were involved in an alleged “domestic dispute or altercation,” U.S. officials
Black did not notify his unit in South Korea he was traveling to Russia and did not receive authorization to go there, and was instead on leave to redeploy back home to Fort Cavazos, Texas, according to the officials. The alleged victim filed a police report accusing Black of stealing money following an argument, and Black was later arrested at a local hotel after having purchased a plane ticket to return home, Reuters
The Russian Foreign Ministry’s office in Vladivostok said Black’s arrest has “no relation to politics or espionage,” adding a “household crime in this case,”We’re launching text message alerts so you'll always know the biggest stories shaping the day’s headlines. Text “Alerts” to 335-0739 or sign upthe U.S. Embassy in Moscow was trying to get in touch with Black, though they have not been allowed to meet with him. The official said it’s likely Black’s detention will be extended..
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