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    Russia Intelligence Seeks To Extend Detention Of Ex-U.S. Marine Accused Of Spying

    Michigan resident Paul Whelan has been held in a Russian prison since he was arrested in December on suspicion of spying. His family says he was just attending a friend's wedding in Moscow.
    by Matthew S. Schwartz Feb 20, 2019 2 minutes

    Russia's foreign intelligence service has asked a court to continue holding former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, who has been detained since December on suspicion of spying.

    A court in Moscow had wanted to hold Whelan until Feb. 28, but Russia's Foreign Security Service, or FSB, wants Whelan detained

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