Marc Fogel, American teacher held in Russia for 3 1/2 years, is released

An American school teacher held by Russia for 3 1/2 years will be released and allowed to come home, the White House said on Tuesday.

Marc Fogel had been sentenced to 14 years in prison by Russia and was considered “wrongfully detained” by the United States.

“By tonight, Marc Fogel will be on American soil and reunited with his family and loved ones thanks to President Trump’s leadership,” national security adviser Mike Waltz said Tuesday in a statement.