After nearly nine months in a notorious Moscow prison, the detention of U.S. citizen Paul Whelan was extended again by a Russian court despite concerns about his health and continued questions about the charges against him.
After nearly nine months in a notorious Moscow prison, the detention of U.S. citizen Paul Whelan was extended again on Friday by a Russian court despite concerns about his health and continued questions about the charges against him.
An injury to his left shoulder has also been"deteriorating, not improving, and could lead to emergency surgery," his family said last week. In addition to being a U.S. citizen, Whelan has Canadian, British, and Irish passports. U.S. embassy officials were in the courtroom Friday for his hearing. "We take allegations of mistreatment seriously and are deeply concerned with Mr. Whelan's allegation of continuing mistreatment at his most recent hearing," the spokesperson added, adding they have previously protested to the Foreign Ministry and asked them to investigate and ensure Whelan's safety.
An ambulance arrived at the court, but parademics said Whelan did not require hospitalization. He was returned to the notorious Lefortovo prison in Moscow.
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