Paul Whelan: Former Marine Released from Russian Prison in Prisoner Swap
Former Novi Resident Imprisoned for Over Five Years
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Paul Whelan, a former Marine and Novi resident, has been released from Russian prison after being detained for over five and a half years. Whelan was arrested in December 2018 by Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) and sentenced to 16 years in jail on espionage charges. Whelan has consistently denied the charges, and his release was part of a major prisoner swap between the United States and Russia.
Prior to his arrest, Whelan was the head of global security for BorgWarner, a US car parts manufacturer. He was detained in Moscow's Metropol Hotel by FSB agents on December 28, 2018. The arrest was widely reported in the media, and Whelan's family and colleagues expressed concern over his safety and well-being.
Whelan's release is a significant development in the ongoing diplomatic tensions between the United States and Russia. The prisoner swap also included the release of Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was serving a 25-year sentence in the United States. Whelan's return to the United States is a relief for his family and supporters, who have campaigned for his release for years.
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