Published 06/19/2024 3:49:00 a.m.

US soldier sentenced to nearly four years in Russia's penal colony, Russian agencies report

A US soldier in Vladivostok, Russia, found guilty of theft and threatening to kill girlfriend, sentenced to three years and nine months in a penal colony.
Gordon Black, a US staff sergeant, admitted partial guilt for stealing from girlfriend, but denied threatening her.
Black's defense lawyer plans to appeal the verdict of three years and nine months in prison for the theft and threats charges.

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The Hindu

Russian court hands U.S. soldier jail term for threats, theft: state media

Gordon Black was sentenced to three years and nine months in prison by the court in Vladivostok, state-run TASS and Sputnik reported

06/19/2024 3:44:09 a.m.·India

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The Independent

Russia sentences US soldier Gordon Black to nearly four years in penal colony

Gordon Black accused of assaulting Russian girlfriend and stealing her money after arriving from a military base in South Korea

06/19/2024 8:29:38 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

US soldier sentenced to nearly four years in Russia's penal colony, Russian agencies report

A U.S. soldier who has been detained in the Russian city of Vladivostok on suspicion of theft and threats to kill his girlfriend was sentenced to three years and nine months in a Russian penal colony, Russian agencies reported on Wednesday.

06/19/2024 2:58:44 a.m.·United Kingdom

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NDTV

Russia Jails US Soldier For Stealing $113 From Girlfriend, Threatening Her

A US soldier was sentenced on Wednesday to nearly four years in a Russian penal colony after being found guilty by a Russian court of stealing $113 from his girlfriend and making threats to kill her, a Reuters witness reported from the courtroom.

06/19/2024 5:24:37 a.m.·New Delhi, India

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Associated Press News

Fort Cavazos soldier convicted of theft in Russia and sentenced to nearly 4 years in prison

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, a Fort Cavazos soldier, was convicted of theft in Russia on Wednesday and sentenced to three years and nine months in prison.

06/19/2024 4:11:08 a.m.·United States

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Daily Mirror

Soldier who 'stole from girlfriend' sentenced to years in Russian penal colony

Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was arrested in the far eastern city of Vladivostok after he had gone there, reportedly to visit his girlfriend for stealing 10,000 rubles (roughly $112) from her

06/20/2024 9:31:38 a.m.·London, United Kingdom

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