MOSCOW, RUSSIA: An Alabama man whose family says he's being held on false charges in a Russian prison will reportedly stand trial later this month. David Barnes, 64, a native of Gadsden and a Houston resident, will appear in court on September 21. ADVERTISEMENTALSO READBrittney Griner's 9-year sentence in drug case puts the spotlight back on Americans in Russian jailsWho is Marc Fogel? Teacher jailed in Russia SLAMS Biden for helping Brittney Griner but not himADVERTISEMENTDavid's case caused quite the stir amid heightened tensions between the US and Russia. ADVERTISEMENTMore than six months after Texas father David Barnes was arrested in Russia, his family says Washington should do more to try to facilitate his release.

Source: ABC News September 16, 2022 20:29 UTC