Russian court cuts sentence of jailed US soldier Black, Russian agencies report
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Russian court cuts sentence of jailed US soldier Black, Russian agencies report

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Posted on April 7, 2025

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· Last updated: January 24, 2026

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Russian Court Reduces Sentence for US Soldier Gordon Black

(Reuters) - A Russian court in Vladivostok slightly cut the sentence of U.S. soldier Gordon Black who was jailed last year after being found guilty of stealing $113 from his girlfriend and making threats to kill her, Russian agencies reported on Monday.

Russia's RIA and TASS state news agencies, citing court proceedings, reported that the court cut Black's sentence to three years and two months. Black was sentenced in June of last year to three years and nine months.

(Reporting by Lidia Kelly in Melbourne; Editing by Muralikumar Anantharaman)

Key Takeaways

  • Russian court reduces Gordon Black's sentence.
  • Black was initially sentenced for theft and threats.
  • The sentence was reduced to three years and two months.
  • The original sentence was three years and nine months.
  • The case was reported by RIA and TASS news agencies.

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The main topic is the reduction of US soldier Gordon Black's sentence by a Russian court.
Why was Gordon Black jailed?
Gordon Black was jailed for stealing $113 from his girlfriend and making threats to kill her.
Where did the court proceedings take place?
The court proceedings took place in Vladivostok, Russia.

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