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Trump Administration Secures Release Of Cannabis Prisoner Marc Fogel From 14-Year Russian Sentence

Marc Fogel, a 63-year-old teacher, was released by Russia after serving three and a half years for drug smuggling, as confirmed by his Russian lawyer, Dmitry Ovsyannikov.
Donald Trump welcomed Mr. Fogel back, stating that the release could be a 'big important part' of ending the Ukraine war.
Mr. Fogel expressed gratitude, saying, 'I feel like the luckiest man on earth right now,' during his return to the White House.
The Fogel family stated they are 'beyond grateful' for his release after a painful period of three years.

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DV Journal

PA Pols Express Gratitude for Fogel's Release – DV Journal

Pennsylvania is celebrating the release of Pittsburgh-area teacher Marc Fogel, who was wrongfully detained in a Russian prison for three years. Russian authorities arrested Fogel and sentenced him to 14 years for possessing a small amount of medical marijuana to cope with pain from a severe back injury. One of those celebrating is fellow western Pennsylvanian, U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), who met Fogel’s 95-year-old mother while campaigning…

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fox40jackson.com

Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East reveals how the US secured Marc Fogel’s release

close Video Steve Witkoff: Marc Fogel is an ‘exceptional man’ and expressed ‘how grateful he was’ for his release Special Envoy Steve Witkoff opens up about securing the release of Marc Fogel from a Russian prison on ‘Hannity.’ U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said some things were still up in the air when he hopped on his jet to Russia to discuss the potential release of American school teacher Marc Fogel. Witkoff, a long…

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Washington Times

Steve Witkoff: Marc Fogel’s release from Russia tells world that ‘no American will be left behind’

President Trump's envoy who finalized the deal for the release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel after three years in a Russian prison said Wednesday that it sends a message of hope to other Americans detained overseas.

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Democracy Now!

Trump Welcomes Marc Fogel to White House After “Fair Deal” Wins His Release from Russian Prison

U.S. schoolteacher Marc Fogel has arrived in the United States after his release from a Russian prison, following three-and-a-half years in captivity after he was charged with carrying a small amount of medical marijuana. President Trump welcomed Fogel to the White House Tuesday night and said Russia would free another U.S. prisoner on Wednesday — without giving their name. Asked what Russia got in exchange, Trump said a “fair deal,” but would n…

10 days ago·New York, United States

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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

McCormick applauds Trump and the bipartisan push to free Marc Fogel from Russia

WASHINGTON — Sen. Dave McCormick first heard hints of good news about Marc Fogel a few days before his eventual release — learning from the...

10 days ago·Pittsburgh, United States

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Patriot Journal

Trump Frees American Prisoner from Russia, Man Calls President "Hero"

In the complex world of international relations, promises are often made but seldom kept. Just ask the countless American families who’ve watched their loved ones... The post Trump Frees American Prisoner from Russia, Man Calls President “Hero” appeared first on Patriot Journal.

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