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Russian extends detention of U.S. citizen Tater for one month, court says

2024.10.11 13:20

MOSCOW (Reuters) – A Russian court on Friday extended pre-trial detention of U.S. citizen Joseph Tater for one month until November 14, the press service of the Moscow courts said on Friday.

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. citizen Joseph Tater accused of assaulting a police officer is seen on a screen via a video link from a pre-trial detention centre during a court hearing to consider an appeal against his arrest, in Moscow, Russia, in this still image from a video released September 26, 2024. Moscow City Court Press Service/Handout via REUTERS/File Photo

Tater was first detained in August and jailed for 15 days for petty hooliganism after he was alleged to have abused staff at a Moscow hotel, something he denied.

The Interfax news agency said Tater subsequently assaulted a police officer, leading to a fresh criminal case. The charge is punishable by up to five years in prison.



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