Russian court sentenced US citizens to six years in prison for Ukraine use

Russian court sentenced US citizens to six years in prison for Ukraine use

A Moscow court sentenced American citizens Stephen Hubbard, 72, to six years and ten months in prison on Monday. He is accused of fighting for Ukraine as mercenaries, reported Russian state media, including Tass.

allegations against Stephen Hubbard

Hubbard, originally from Michigan, was accused of fought against Russia for financial compensation. He was guilty last month and accepted the allegations of mercenary, as the Russian news agency Ria Novosti reported.

missions and arrest

According to the Russian prosecutors, Hubbard fought in the important city of Izyum and had signed a contract for about $ 1,000 per month. He was arrested by Russian armed forces in April 2022.

court proceedings

"Yes, I agree to the allegations," said Hubbard during his hearing in the Moscow city court in September. The process and the judgment took place behind closed doors.

second judgment against American citizens

On the same Monday, another American citizen, the former Marine Robert Gilman, was sentenced to seven years and a month in prison by a Russian court. He was accused of attacking police officers, reported Ria Novosti.

previous conviction by Robert Gilman

Gilman already served a punishment in a Russian prison after he was convicted of an attack on a police officer in October 2022. His judgment was later reduced to 3.5 years.

last judgment against Gilman

The latest conviction by Gilman in the Russian city of Woronech refers to his alleged attack on a prison employee and a state detective.

This story continues to develop and is updated.