US Soldier Tells Russian Court He Did Not Threaten to Kill His Girlfriend

Published on June 17, 2024

U.S. soldier Gordon Black pleaded not guilty in a Russian court on Monday to charges of threatening to kill his girlfriend but admitted he was “partially” guilty of stealing from her, Russian state media said. RIA news agency said the soldier, speaking through an interpreter, “partially” acknowledged his guilt on the charge of stealing 10,000 roubles ($113) from his girlfriend Alexandra Vashchuk’s purse but said that “there was no intent.” On the other charge, Mr. Black denies the accusation that he grabbed Ms. Vashchuk by the neck during a quarrel, causing her to fear for her life. RIA said Ms. Vashchuk testified that Mr. Black need psychiatric help, not heavy punishment, and that she was not willing to reconcile with him because she had not received compensation....

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