US Citizen Joseph Tater Detained in Moscow

Joseph Tater, a US citizen, has been sentenced to 15 days in a Russian prison for 'petty hooliganism' after allegedly attacking a police officer in a Moscow hotel. The incident occurred when Tater refused to provide identification documents and subsequently used violence against a female officer. In addition to the administrative penalty, Tater faces criminal charges that could result in up to five years of imprisonment. US authorities are aware of Tater's arrest and are working to gather more information. This case adds to the growing list of American citizens detained in Russia, amid ongoing tensions and recent prisoner exchanges between the two countries.