Controversy Swirls Around Alexei Navalny's Death and Transfer of Remains
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Alexei Navalny's cause of death listed as "natural" on medical report, according to his spokesperson. His team accuses Russia of killing him.
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Navalny's mother said she was secretly taken to morgue to see his body and claims Russia is trying to blackmail her into agreeing to a secret funeral.
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Russia took Navalny's body to Salekhard after he died in a penal colony on Feb. 16. His mother signed his death certificate.
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White House condemns Russia for making demands of Navalny's mother to receive his body. Says she should be able to properly memorialize her son.
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President Biden met with Navalny's wife and daughter, expresses condolences and says Navalny's legacy of courage will live on.