American Marc Fogel Returns Home After Detention in Russia
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Marc Fogel, an American history teacher detained in Russia since 2021, returned to the U.S. after his release and was welcomed with support from the White House.
Marc Fogel, an American history teacher who had been detained in Russia since 2021, landed back in the U.S. on Tuesday after his release following diplomatic talks.
Fogel was employed at the Anglo-American School in Moscow and was serving a 14-year sentence after being arrested in August 2021 at a Russian airport for possession of drugs. His family stated that the substance was medically prescribed marijuana.
Following his release, Fogel was seen smiling and raising his fist while wrapped in an American flag as he walked off the plane, a moment captured in a photo shared by the White House.
"MARC FOGEL IS BACK!!! PROMISES MADE, PROMISES KEPT!!!" the White House posted on social media, expressing relief at his return.
