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US government protest against Gene Spector's espionage sentence by April 2025?
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Moscow Court Sentences Gene Spector to 15 Years for Espionage, Adding to 3.5-Year Bribery Sentence
Dec 24, 2024, 11:48 AM
A Moscow court has sentenced Gene Spector, a Russian-born American citizen, to 15 years in a strict-regime penal colony for espionage. This sentence is in addition to a previous 3.5-year term he is currently serving for bribery, which he received in 2022. The court proceedings were conducted in a closed session, and details regarding the espionage charges remain undisclosed. The ruling reflects ongoing tensions between Russia and the United States, particularly concerning accusations of espionage against American citizens in Russia.
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