American in Russia jailed for breaking into a children’s library
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy An American in Russia on a tourist visa has been arrested in Moscow after he allegedly broke into a children’s library while intoxicated. The man, identified by news reports and Moscow’s court service as William Russell Nycum, was arrested on “petty hooliganism” charges and sentenced to 10 days in jail, according to Reuters. The news of the American’s arrest in Russia comes hours after confirmation that another US citizen was arrested and will be held in custody for at least two months over an alleged theft. When asked by Reuters about the detention of the two US nationals, a spokesperson for the US embassy in Moscow said that they are “aware of the reports of US citizens being arrested inside of Russia.” “Consular officers from the embassy always seek to aid citizens with appropriate assistance, but due to privacy concerns, we aren’t able to comment further,” the spokesperson added.
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