"US Government Recognizes Wrongful Detention of American Citizen: A Major Breakthrough for Paul Whelan's Family In a significant development, the US government has officially designated Paul Whelan, an American citizen, as wrongfully detained. Whelan, a former Marine, has been held in a Russian prison since his arrest in 2018 on espionage charges, which his family and the US government have long disputed. The designation, which comes after years of diplomatic efforts, is a major victory for Whelan's family and a significant step towards securing his release. As the US government ramps up pressure on Russia to release Whelan, the international community is watching closely to see if this latest development will bring about a resolution to the long-standing case."
The US government had recently designated Gilman as wrongfully detained.
