Butler native Marc Fogel is speaking with media outlets for the first time since his release from a Russian prison last year.
Fogel was arrested in Russia for possessing medical marijuana in August 2021. He would go on to spend over 1,200 days in Russian custody.
He spoke with CNN earlier this week about how he was treated.
–Fogel was released from Russian custody following a prisoner exchange in February 2025.
In his first national interview since his release from a brutal Russian prison, American teacher Marc Fogel opens up to Erin Burnett about the 1,277 days he spent behind bars. He tells Erin about the ‘diabolical’ way in which Russians would treat prisoners like him. pic.twitter.com/FabRfhOwOL
— Erin Burnett OutFront (@OutFrontCNN) July 15, 2026
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