Overview

• Gordon Black was arrested in Vladivostok on allegations of theft, initially believed to be a personal visit turned sour.
• His mother, Melody Jones, claims Black was lured to Russia by his girlfriend, suggesting a possible setup amid tense U.S.-Russia relations.
• Legal proceedings are stalled as Black's detention impacts ongoing divorce and custody issues back in Texas.
• Russian authorities assert that Black's arrest is not politically motivated, focusing instead on allegations of theft following a personal dispute.
• The U.S. Army has launched an investigation into Black's unauthorized travel as he faces detention until at least July.