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Pennsylvania Teacher Marc Fogel Detained in Russia for Three Years

Aug 15, 2024, 01:31 PM

Marc Fogel, a teacher from Western Pennsylvania, has been detained in Russia for three years, serving a 14-year sentence. Several Pennsylvania legislators, including Rep. Deluzio, have called on the Biden Administration to prioritize his release and designate him as 'wrongfully detained.' Fogel's family has expressed their distress over his absence and the missed opportunity for a prisoner swap. The case has drawn bipartisan support, with lawmakers urging the State Department to take decisive action.