U.S. Musician Sentenced to 13 Years in Russian Prison for Drug Smuggling

Michael Travis Leake, a U.S. citizen and former paratrooper, has been sentenced to 13 years in a Russian prison for drug smuggling. The ruling was delivered by Moscow's court service on Thursday.

Leake, who is also known as a musician, was found guilty of selling drugs on a large scale, according to the court's statement. The details of the case reveal a severe penalty for the charges he faced.

The court's decision has sparked discussions about legal processes and diplomatic relations between the two nations.

(With inputs from agencies.)