Paul Whelan and Maria Ressa, Americans held abroad, convicted in controversial trials

PBS News Hour - World

English - June 15, 2020 22:25 - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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Two Americans held overseas have been convicted in controversial court cases. In Russia, former Marine Paul Whelan was sentenced to 16 years in prison after a trial the U.S. ambassador to Russia called "a mockery of justice." In the Philippines, renowned journalist Maria Ressa faces up to six years in jail in a case experts say reflects a broader trend of press crackdowns. Nick Schifrin reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders