Ex-Marine Paul Whelan has been held in Russia since December on accusations of spying
Family members of an ex-Marine being held in Russia on accusations of spying are lamenting the recent extension of his detention and expressing disappointment that members of Congress have not been more vocal about his case.
A lawyer retained by Whelan’s family, Ryan Fayhee, said that while Whelan’s supporters are eager for attention to his plight, they’re concerned that linking Butina’s case to his may make the public think he is a spy. While a U.S. consular officer has been permitted to see Whelan and speak with him, the officer was not permitted to give him the legal paperwork needed to retain an independent lawyer. The Russians would also not let Whelan sign a Privacy Act waiver so that State Department officials could discuss his case publicly, the attorney said.
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