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Paul Whelan Says He Was Punched in the Face at Russian Labor Camp

‘CLOSED FIST’

The former Marine said he was assaulted by a recent arrival at the labor camp where Whelan is serving a 16-year sentence on what the U.S. has called fabricated charges.

AJ McDougall
AJ McDougall 

Breaking News Reporter

Paul Whelan, a former US Marine accused of spying
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AJ McDougall

AJ McDougall

Breaking News Reporter

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