Russia: Moscow court prolongs Paul Whelan’s detention

W/S Suspected US spy Paul Whelan arriving at Lefortovo Court, Moscow
M/S Whelan
SOT, Paul Whelan, suspected US spy: Thank you all for coming, I appreciate the fact that you are getting the story out. I'll have a statement later. You can see how they treat us."
W/S Emergency vehicle arriving
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Moscow’s Lefortovo Court on Friday extended the pre-trial custody of suspected US spy Paul Whelan until October.
In the beginning of the hearing a judge called an ambulance for Whelan, as he had requested to be examined by medical professionals. After the check-up the medics concluded that Whelan does not require hospitalisation.
Whelan was detained in the Russian capital on December 28. If found guilty of espionage, the former US Marine Corps veteran faces up to 20 years in prison.