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Real event · international · 2026-10-23

Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say

Final verdict announced: October 24, 2026 at 6:01 PM ET

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Freed US citizen was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say

Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.

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Witnesses report severe mistreatment in detention.

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