Published 14:35 IST, June 15th 2020
American sentenced to 16 years in Russia on spying charges
An American has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Russian court on spying charges.
- World News
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Reported by: Associated Press Television News
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An American has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a Russian court on spying charges.
The Moscow City Court on Monday convicted Paul Whelan on charges of espionage and sentenced him to 16 years in maximum security prison colony.
Whelan has insisted on his innocence, saying he was set up. The U.S. Embassy has denounced Whelan’s trial as unfair, pointing that no evidence has been provided.
Updated 14:35 IST, June 15th 2020