The Russian government claims that Maria Butina, the accused Russian spy who had cultivated connections with the National Rifle Association before the 2016 US election, was “tortured” while in US custody.
CNN: Russia claims accused spy Maria Butina was ‘tortured’ in US custody
(FILES) In this file photo taken on Oct. 8, 2013 Mariia Butina, leader of a pro-gun organization, speaks during a press conference in Moscow.
