Marc Fogel is serving 14-year sentence after 2021 arrest at a Russian airport for possessing what his supporters say was medical marijuana.
The main idea of the article is that Marc Fogel, an American teacher jailed in Russia for possession of medical marijuana, has been designated as "wrongfully detained" by the US State Department.
This designation means the US government believes Fogel's imprisonment is unjust and motivated by political factors rather than legitimate legal grounds. It signifies a heightened effort by the US to secure his release.
The main idea of the article is that Marc Fogel, an American teacher jailed in Russia for possession of medical marijuana, has been designated as "wrongfully detained" by the US State Department. This designation means the US government believes Fogel's imprisonment is unjust and motivated by political factors rather than legitimate legal grounds. It signifies a heightened effort by the US to secure his release.
