American Musician Gets 13 Years in Russian Prison

Friday, July 19, 2024

Michael Travis Leake is a musician, band manager and former paratrooper who was accused of organizing a drug trafficking operation involving young people, according to Moscow's court service.

Posted by C0RI0LANUS at 01:30 PM | 4 COMMENTS | permalink

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If you're an American it's best to avoid Russia at all costs.

#1 | Posted by a_monson at 2024-07-19 02:55 AM

If you're an American it's best to avoid Russia at all costs.

No kidding. Or anyone else other than maybe North Koreans.

#2 | Posted by REDIAL at 2024-07-19 02:57 AM

Just the act of voluntarily moving to Russia sounds a tad nutty and/or dodgy.

#3 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2024-07-19 07:54 AM

China's been letting more tourists in lately; it's a cool place to see.

But still, it's not like you have any rights when you are there.

#4 | Posted by Corky at 2024-07-19 02:06 PM

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