US Soldier Faces Trial in Russia Over Theft and Threat Allegations

Gordon Black, stationed in South Korea, is accused of stealing from and threatening his Russian girlfriend during an unauthorized trip.

Gordon Black, a US Army staff sergeant, was arrested in Vladivostok on May 2 over accusations from his girlfriend.
Black pleaded guilty to theft but has not yet entered a plea on the threat charges.
The Pentagon confirmed Black traveled to Russia without proper authorization, violating military rules.
The case adds to the list of Americans detained in Russia, complicating US-Russia relations amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
Black's family and estranged wife were unaware of his travel plans and expected him to return to Texas after his tour in South Korea.