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Read Biden's statement on the release of Evan Gershkovich and other Americans imprisoned in Russia
"This is a powerful example of why it's vital to have friends in this world whom you can trust and …
Grace Eliza Goodwin
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Trump said he was the only person who could convince Putin to release Evan Gershkovich. He was wrong.
In May, Trump claimed he was the only one who could negotiate Evan Gershkovich's freedom, but Biden…
Alice Tecotzky
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Biden doubles down on efforts to bring Brittney Griner home with new executive order aimed at punishing countries that wrongfully detain US citizens
Officials said the action is meant to deter unlawful imprisonments around the world and secure the …
Erin Snodgrass
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A 74-year-old woman was exonerated of the rape and murder of her niece after spending 27 years in prison
"I thank all the people for their prayers and helping me get out of this mess which has cost me hal…
Yelena Dzhanova
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An ex-KGB agent says every American that Putin can imprison is 'an asset that you can trade' as Moscow detains a US ballerina
"That happened during Stalin's time, all the way through today," said Jack Barsky, a former sleeper…
Matthew Loh
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North Carolina man who was in prison for 23 years is awarded $6 million after a jury found that a detective falsified evidence against him
When asked if he felt justice had been served, Darryl Howard said, "No, to be honest with you, but …
Taiyler Simone Mitchell
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Imprisoned Russian ultranationalist claims Putin's regime is near 'collapse' due to failures in Ukraine and can't be saved
Igor Girkin dictated a doomsday-esque diatribe to his Telegram from prison this week, offering hims…
Erin Snodgrass
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Indonesia imprisons TikToker for 2 years after she uttered an Islamic phrase before eating pork in a video
TikToker Lina Lutfiawati said the Islamic phrase "Bismillah" before eating pork, which is forbidden…
Mia Jankowicz
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Lawyers for a NY man imprisoned for 22 years say they can prove he's innocent. They just need a hearing.
Andre Brown was convicted of two counts of attempted murder in 2000. His lawyers have been waiting …
Haven Orecchio-Egresitz
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Imprisoned Wall Street Journal reporter pokes fun at mom's cooking, saying it 'prepared' him for Russian prison food
In a letter to his family, journalist Evan Gershkovich said he was "not losing hope" after he was a…
Isobel van Hagen
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A crisis PR professional shares what celebrities get right — and wrong — about their public apologies
PR expert Molly McPherson told Insider that while Jamie Foxx's apology went "all in" on accountabil…
Lauren Edmonds
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7 patients allege an Arkansas psychiatrist imprisoned them in an inpatient facility. Sheriff's deputies had to help 3 of them escape.
In seven separate lawsuits, patients allege Dr. Brian Hyatt imprisoned them in a psychiatric facili…
Michelle Mark
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Brittney Griner penned a letter thanking fans for helping her 'not lose hope' while imprisoned in Russia
The WNBA superstar also encouraged fans to join her "in writing to Paul Whelan and continuing to ad…
Meredith Cash
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The brother of the ex-US Marine jailed in Russia slams Donald Trump for exploiting his imprisonment to attack President Biden
The brother of former US Marine Paul Whelan said that Donald Trump mentioned him "zero" times durin…
Alia Shoaib
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Brittney Griner's college coach, Kim Mulkey, refuses to comment on former Baylor star's imprisonment in Russia
Kim Mulkey — who coached Brittney Griner at Baylor — has been muted in her public support for her f…
Meredith Cash
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Biden says the US hasn't 'forgotten' about the imprisoned American Paul Whelan after securing Brittney Griner's release
"This was not a choice of which American to bring home," Biden said after the WNBA star Griner was …
Natalie Musumeci
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Bill Cosby calls his release a win for those 'imprisoned wrongfully' in first interview since sexual assault conviction was thrown out
Bill Cosby remained defiant in an interview with Detroit radio host Frankie Darcell on Mix 92.3 aft…
Paul Squire
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Brittney Griner's Russian imprisonment has been worse than she imagined, new details about her detainment reveal
From infrequent showers to regular headaches, the WNBA superstar is struggling as her wrongful deta…
Meredith Cash
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Brittney Griner's imprisonment has been extended again — and experts say her hearing 'will never happen'
One legal expert warned that "anyone still taking Russia's word in the Griner case is being foolish…
Meredith Cash
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Brittney Griner hasn't forgotten about the other Americans wrongfully detained overseas. She's giving them a platform like never before.
Paul Whelan's sister, Elizabeth, told Insider Brittney Griner's continued advocacy for wrongfully d…