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Marc Fogel is an American schoolteacher who was arrested in August 2021 by Russian authorities for trying to enter Russia with 0.6 ounces (17 g) of medical marijuana. In June 2022, he was sentenced to 14 years in prison. In this episode I sit down with Marc’s mother Malphine Fogel who recently turned 95 and hopes that she will see her son again. Information below on how you can help in changing Marc’s conviction in wrongfully detained in the hopes that he can be considered for early release. Malphine, or "Mal" as those close to her call her, turned 95 on Monday March 11, 2025. It was truly an honor to sit down with her as she told stories about Marc.
Resources:
Butler Eagle Editorial | “A birthday present for Marc Fogel’s mother: Say his name”
Editor Jamie Kelly
Butler Eagle Article | “Marc Fogel: ‘I want to come home’”
Staff Writer Irina Bucur
Butler Eagle Editorial | “Lawmakers are right to urge Fogel’s release”
Editor Jamie Kelly
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The Honorable Antony Blinken
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