American Imprisoned in Russia, Paul Whelan, Attacked by Fellow Prisoner
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Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia, was attacked by a fellow prisoner at the labor camp where he is serving a 16-year sentence.
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The prisoner hit Whelan in the face, breaking his glasses, and attempted to hit him a second time before other prisoners intervened.
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Whelan is concerned these attacks could escalate into more serious incidents due to the sharp tools available in the workshop.
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Whelan's family has shared an audio recording of his call with the U.S. State Department and National Security Council to address his safety.
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The U.S. considers Whelan to be wrongfully detained and has secured the release of other Americans imprisoned in Russia, but he remains behind bars.