News Notes (Open thread)
The Post It Note 1/5/19
An Open Thread round up of the day’s news …
Paul Whelan
News Commentary
Whelan has been formally charged with espionage; attorney speculates about trading him for Butina
Paul Whelan has been indicted on a charge of espionage …
News Commentary
Russia says American arrested for spying been granted consular access
Russia’s Foreign Ministry states that US officials have now met with American accused of being a spy …
News Commentary
American detained as spy in Russia is Marine veteran Paul Whelan
Whelan’s family says his innocence is undoubted …