Paul Whelan, a former U.S. Marine wrongfully detained in Russia since December 2018, has expressed his concern about the arrest of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow has called for the release of Whelan and other wrongfully detained Americans in Russia, and the Biden administration has yet to comment on the situation. Whelan remains hopeful that he will be released soon, expressing confidence that the wheels are turning.
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Key takeaways: Mayor Eric Adams expressed his condolences to Jordan Neely’s family and pledged to do more to help people experiencing mental health crises. Neely…
Jordan Neely's family has released a statement condemning the actions of the U.S. Marine Corps veteran who was seen on video holding Neely in a fatal chokehold on a New York City subway train. The statement said that the veteran's statement amounts to an "admission of guilt," and that it shows why he needs to be in prison. The family's attorneys said that Penny's actions and words demonstrate why he should be held accountable for Neely's death, sparking outrage in the community and calls for justice.