Russian Court Sentences U.S. Citizen To 16 Years In Prison For Spying

Paul Whalen was sentenced to 16 years in a Russian prison for espionage. Arrested in December 2018, he was accused of possessing a flash drive with state secrets, which he claimed contained vacation photos. Whalen, a corporate security executive, was in Russia for a wedding. During the trial, he protested the proceedings as unjust. The US ambassador condemned the verdict, and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo demanded his release. Whalen's lawyer plans to appeal.

What was Paul Whelan accused of possessing when he was arrested in Moscow?

• A camera with sensitive images

• A flash drive with state secrets

• A laptop with confidential files

• A flash drive with vacation photos

What was Paul Whelan's reason for being in Russia, according to his statement?

• To visit family

• To attend a wedding

• To conduct espionage

• To attend a business meeting

How did Paul Whelan describe the trial proceedings?

• Fair and just

• A sham and a mockery

• Efficient and quick

• Transparent and honest

Who condemned the verdict against Paul Whelan, calling it a mockery of justice?

• Whelan's lawyer

• The US ambassador to Russia

• The US Secretary of State

• The Russian President

What action did Whelan's lawyer plan to take following the verdict?

• Request a retrial

• Appeal the ruling

• Seek a pardon

• Accept the ruling