• Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock
Editor's Pick

Russia reduces sentence for American Robert Woodland, who was convicted on drug charges

by April 22, 2025
written by April 22, 2025

A Russian court reportedly slashed the sentence of an American who has been held overseas following a drug trafficking conviction. 

The sentence of Robert Woodland was reduced from 12.5 years to 9.5 years on Tuesday, his attorney, Stanislav Kshevitsky, told Reuters. 

It’s unclear why Woodland’s sentence was shortened. The State Department did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. 

Woodland was found guilty last July of attempting to sell drugs after he was arrested and found to be in possession of 50 grams of mephedrone, Reuters reported, citing prosecutors. 

Woodland, born in Russia in 1991, was adopted by American parents at the age of 2. He returned to Russia at the age of 26 in order to meet his birth mother, he claimed. 

At the time of Woodland’s arrest in January 2024, the U.S. State Department stated it ‘has no greater priority than the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas.’

Kshevitsky said Woodland has partially admitted guilt, according to Reuters. 

Woodland remains held in Russia despite a number of recent prisoner releases during the Trump administration. 

Russian-American ballerina Ksenia Karelina, who was wrongfully detained in Russia for more than a year, was released earlier this month as part of a prisoner swap.

Karelina was sentenced to 12 years in a Russian penal colony after pleading guilty to treason for donating $51.80 to a Ukrainian charity in early 2024. 

In February, Trump brought American history teacher Marc Fogel, who had been detained in Russia since 2021, back to the U.S. 

Fox News’ Jasmine Baehr, Elizabeth Pritchett and Alex Hogan contributed to this report. 

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS
0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

previous post
Republicans troll Dems’ El Salvador visits with offer to foot travel bill – in exchange for one thing
next post
Parents tell SCOTUS: LGBTQ storybooks in classrooms clash with our faith

related articles

Junk food banned from SNAP benefits in 6...

August 7, 2025

DOJ turns to Gabbard’s office for next step...

August 6, 2025

Senate hopefuls jostle for high-stakes seat after Blackburn...

August 6, 2025

Violent attack reignites BOWSER Act debate as Trump...

August 6, 2025

New Romanian law may have averted NATO clash...

August 6, 2025

‘Should have been prepared’: GOP senators fight for...

August 6, 2025

Virginia Dem gubernatorial candidate and ex-CIA officer took...

August 6, 2025

Vance, Bondi, Patel to huddle at VP residence...

August 6, 2025

Trump blasts Schumer, Democrats as ‘country-hating thugs’ amid...

August 6, 2025

Russia, China practice destroying ‘enemy’ submarine in naval...

August 6, 2025
Enter Your Information Below To Receive Free Trading Ideas, Latest News, And Articles.


Your information is secure and your privacy is protected. By opting in you agree to receive emails from us. Remember that you can opt-out any time, we hate spam too!

Latest News

  • Why an indicator that has foretold almost every recession doesn’t seem to be working anymore

    July 25, 2024
  • How Trump, or Kamala, could win, as all sides zero in on the debate

    September 5, 2024
  • Unilever to cut 3,200 jobs in Europe by 2025 under new CEO’s growth plan

    July 12, 2024
  • From Bunge’s Viterra deal to Shein’s IPO: US-China trade war derails major cross-border deals

    May 3, 2025
  • UN draft report on children in conflict zones raises eyebrows with framing of Israelis

    March 8, 2025

Popular Posts

  • 1

    Secret Service admits leaning on ‘state and local partners’ after claim it ignored Trump team’s past requests

    July 21, 2024
  • 2

    Five more House Democrats call on Biden to drop out, third US senator

    July 19, 2024
  • 3

    Elon and Vivek should tackle US funding for this boondoogle organization and score a multimillion dollar win

    December 4, 2024
  • 4

    Forex Profit Calculator: Maximize Your Trading Potential

    July 10, 2024
  • 5

    Biden calls to ‘lower the temperature’ then bashes Trump in NAACP speech

    July 17, 2024

Categories

  • Economy (829)
  • Editor's Pick (5,651)
  • Investing (634)
  • Stock (874)

Latest Posts

  • Ukraine war ‘will end soon’ under Trump’s leadership, US national security advisor vows

    February 21, 2025
  • Senate kicks off all-night ‘vote-a-rama’ as Democrats plan to press GOP on Trump, DOGE

    April 5, 2025
  • Gold and Silver: Gold in a new rush to last week’s high

    August 26, 2024

Recent Posts

  • Rubio bans overseas outposts commenting on foreign elections unless there’s ‘clear and compelling’ US interest

    July 17, 2025
  • Trump says ‘something’s going to happen very soon’ with Iran as he pushes to negotiate nuclear deal

    March 7, 2025
  • AUDUSD and AUDNZD: AUDUSD under pressure at new low

    July 22, 2024

Editor’s Pick

  • Trump’s ‘denuclearization’ suggestion with Russia and China: How would it work?

    February 3, 2025
  • Kamala Harris praises Biden’s legacy in first remarks since announcing 2024 bid

    July 22, 2024
  • Europe market open: stocks inch up as trade war fears linger

    April 11, 2025
  • About us
  • Contacts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions

Disclaimer: moneyrisetoday.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

Copyright © 2025 moneyrisetoday.com | All Rights Reserved

Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Economy
  • Editor’s Pick
Money Rise Today – Investing and Stock News
  • Investing
  • Stock