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2020-06-16 Caucasus/Russia/Central Asia

Russia jails ex-US marine Paul Whelan for 16 years over espionage

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Posted by trailing wife 2020-06-16 00:00|| || Front Page|| [9 views ] Top

#1 Whelan, who holds U.S., British, Canadian and Irish passports

Say what? All in the same name?

Posted by Frank G 2020-06-16 08:29|| 2020-06-16 08:29|| Front Page Top

#2 Same name?

If no, therin lies the problem.

Posted by Besoeker 2020-06-16 09:00|| 2020-06-16 09:00|| Front Page Top

#3 "egregious"? Maybe, "shoe on other foot"?

Posted by Clem 2020-06-16 09:32|| 2020-06-16 09:32|| Front Page Top

#4 Same name?

Yes. Born in Canada; British and Irish through family relations, presumably nationality inherited from his parents.

Posted by trailing wife 2020-06-16 15:47|| 2020-06-16 15:47|| Front Page Top

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