US Serviceman Gordon Black's Appeal Rejected by Russian Court

A court in Vladivostok maintains the arrest of US military serviceman Gordon Black, who is charged with theft. Despite Black's assurances to remain in Russia for the investigation and trial, the court upheld its decision, as reported by Interfax.

A court in the Russian city of Vladivostok ruled on Friday to keep United States military serviceman Gordon Black under arrest, the Interfax news agency reported.

Black, charged with theft, had sought to have the arrest decision overturned, saying he would stay in Russia during the investigation and trial.

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