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US Continues Efforts to Free Teacher Marc Fogel from Russian Prison

Fogel, excluded from recent prisoner swap, remains a priority for the Biden administration.

  • Marc Fogel, 63, was sentenced to 14 years in Russia for possessing medical marijuana.
  • His family expressed feelings of betrayal after he was not included in the latest prisoner swap.
  • US officials assert they are working daily to secure Fogel's release.
  • National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan confirmed ongoing efforts to bring Fogel home.
  • Legislative measures are being considered to prevent future wrongful detentions of Americans.
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