The American was arrested in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. He was sentenced for theft and unlawful threat for almost four years.
A Russian court sentenced an American soldier to three years and nine months in prison on Wednesday, Russian media reported.
The American was arrested in the Russian Far East city of Vladivostok. He was convicted of theft and illegal threat, writes the Russian Tass.
An American soldier was arrested in Russia in May.
According to the Russian media, the soldier was stationed in South Korea. The soldier is said to have traveled to Russia on his own initiative.
The White House has previously confirmed information about the arrest.
Source: AFP