A Moscow court on Friday extended by three months the custody of Paul Whelan, an American citizen charged with espionage, meaning he will stay behind bars through late May.
Washington Post: Detention of American in Russia on spy charges extended by 3 months
Paul Whelan, a former US Marine accused of espionage and arrested in Russia, stands inside a defendants' cage during a hearing at a court in Moscow on Jan. 22, 2019.
