Posted 11/29/2023, 1:01:33 PM
U.S. Marine Attacked in Russian Prison Where He's Serving Espionage Sentence
- Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan attacked by another inmate in Russian prison where he is serving 16-year term on espionage charges he denies
- Whelan punched in face, glasses broken, when he asked inmate to move from production line in prison sewing workshop
- Whelan forced to defend himself before other prisoners intervened
- Brother believes Whelan targeted for being American amid anti-American views among prisoners
- Prison administration said to be taking attack seriously