“American accused formally of spying”

“An american former marine arrested in Russia, accused formally of espionage,” says his lawyer told the news agency Ria Novosti.”

“The 48-year-old man detained last week on suspicion that he spied. The man, who denies the charges, risks a prison sentence of up to 20 years if convicted.”

“The gripnes family denies he would be a spy, and says that he visited Russia to participate in a wedding between an old marinkårskollega married to a Russian woman.”

“the Company the man works for, BorgWarner, says that he is responsible for the security issues.”