News Alert: Russia has formally charged Paul Whelan, an American citizen, with espionage, Interfax news agency reports

Russian investigative agencies on Thursday indicted Whelan, a 48-year-old former U.S. Marine, on charges of spying, Interfax cited an informed source as saying. Whelan was arrested by Russia's security services Dec. 28, while he was in Moscow on a personal trip. Earlier Thursday, Russian lawyer Vladimir Zherebenkov, who was appointed to represent Whelan, said the American will remain in custody in Moscow until Feb. 28.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Jan 3, 10:26 AM     Russia has formally charged Paul Whelan, an American citizen, with espionage, Interfax news agency reports Russian investigative agencies on Thursday indicted Whelan, a 48-year-old former U.S. Marine, on charges of spying, Interfax cited an informed source as saying. Whelan was arrested by Russia's security services Dec. 28, while he was in Moscow on a personal trip. Earlier Thursday, Russian lawyer Vladimir Zherebenkov, who was appointed to represent Whelan, said the American will remain in custody in Moscow until Feb. 28. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2019 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071