Paul Whelan was devasted at being left behind in a Russian labor camp as other Americans were released
Former Marine Paul Whelan, who was held in Russian detention for over five years, expressed devastation when he learned that WNBA star Brittney Griner was being released while he was not. The U.S. had traded a convicted Russian arms dealer for Griner’s release, leaving Whelan behind. Whelan remained positive during his imprisonment by singing the…