Latest "paul whelan" stories

Family of Marine veteran Paul Whelan backs Griner prisoner swap

President Joe Biden said Thursday that the U.S. will keep negotiating for Marine veteran Paul Whelan’s release.

6 months ago

WNBA star freed in US-Russia prisoner swap, Marine veteran still held

The swap, at a time of heightened tensions over Ukraine, achieved a top goal for President Joe Biden but carried a heavy price.

6 months ago

Marine veteran ‘wrongfully detained’ in Russia reportedly ends hunger strike

The former Marine Corps presidential guard member is serving a nine-year prison sentence.

By Rachel Nostrant

14 months ago

Families of American captives frustrated with Justice Department

Among those Americans held by foreign governments is Trevor Reed, a Marine veteran who was sentenced in Russia to nine years on charges he assaulted a police officer.

16 months ago

Marine veteran jailed in Russia on spying charges loses job

The Michigander had been director of global security for BorgWarner, based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, but that role was eliminated Dec. 13 in a corporate restructuring announced in April.

3 years ago

Release of Marine veteran jailed as spy in Russia called for by lawmakers

A Russian court has repeatedly extended Paul Whelan's detention in a cramped Moscow prison while he awaits trial on charges that carry a sentence of up to 20 years.

4 years ago