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US-Russian citizen Ksenia Khavana was sentenced to 12 years in prison by a Russian court Thursday on treason charges based on a $51 donation to a charity supporting Ukraine. Khavana’s boyfriend, retired boxer Chris Van Heerden, has been outspoken about her cause and discusses the latest in her case, including why she was excluded from a recent prisoner swap and how supporters can help.
This segment aired on KTLA 5 Weekend Morning News on Aug. 18, 2024.
