The boyfriend of the U.S.-Russian ballerina sentenced to 12 years over a treason charge tells Fox News Digital that there are people “fighting” for her release.
The boyfriend of the U.S.-Russian ballerina who was sentenced Thursday to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to a treason charge tells Fox News Digital that she should “keep the faith strong” as it’s “just a matter of time” until America gets her back.
Chris Van Heerden made the remarks as the attorney representing Ksenia Karelina — who was detained in Russia in February over allegations that she donated $51 to a Ukrainian organization that passed the money onto the country’s military — is planning to appeal the case.
When asked by Fox News Digital if he had a message for Karelina following the sentencing Thursday, Van Heerden said “If I could just tell her that she is loved – all over the world, people are fighting for her, we have not forgotten about her.
