Russian Court Sentences U.S. Citizen Gene Spector to 15 Years for Espionage
Gene Spector, a Russian-born U.S. citizen, receives a 15-year prison sentence in Russia for espionage, adding to prior bribery convictions.
American citizen accused of espionage gets 15 years in Russian prison
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Gene Spector, a U.S. citizen born in Russia, was sentenced to 15 years in a Russian maximum security penal colony for espionage. Previously, he served 3.5 years for bribery related to facilitating bribes for Anastasia Alekseyeva, an aide to former Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich. Spector pleaded guilty to bribery, which included enabling vacations for Alekseyeva. Details regarding the espionage charges remain undisclosed, as U.S. officials continue to monitor the situation amidst rising concerns for American citizens facing legal issues in Russia.
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