American school teacher Marc Fogel, who had been held by Russia for 3 1/2 years, is set to be released and allowed to return home, according to the White House. Fogel was sentenced to 14 years in prison by Russia, but the United States considered him “wrongfully detained.” National security adviser Mike Waltz credited President Trump’s leadership for Fogel’s imminent return to American soil. Fogel’s family had been advocating for his release, and this announcement finally brings an end to their years of frustration. Fogel had been teaching in Russia before being detained for possession of a small amount of medical cannabis, which is legal in the United States but illegal in Russia. Other high-profile American detainees, such as Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Brittney Griner, were previously released by U.S. authorities. Fogel’s release is a significant development in this ongoing story, and further updates are expected. Sarah Dean is a 2024 NBC News campaign embed, while David K. Li is a Senior Breaking News Reporter.
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