American Musician Michael Travis Leake Sentenced to 13 Years in Russian Prison

Leake, a former paratrooper, convicted on drug smuggling charges amid heightened US-Russia tensions.

Michael Travis Leake was accused of attempting to sell drugs obtained from an accomplice.
Russian authorities claim Leake made four attempts to sell over 40g of mephedrone.
Leake's trial featured footage of him in a metal cage, expressing confusion over the charges.
The US government has warned citizens to leave Russia due to increased risk of arrest.
Leake is among a dozen Americans currently detained in Russia, including journalist Evan Gershkovich.