U.S. citizen Michael Travis Leake arrested for drug charges in Russia
American expatriate and Lovi Noch band member, Michael Travis Leake, has been arrested and detained in Moscow on drug charges. The U.S. State Department has confirmed that embassy officials attended his arraignment and are providing consular assistance. Leake is accused of selling drugs and is set to remain in custody until August 6. It is unclear whether he has legal representation. The State Department has issued a "Level 4: Do Not Travel" notice for Russia, citing concerns over the safety of U.S. citizens.
