A 33-year-old American ballerina is currently jailed on treason charges in Russia, with the court rejecting her appeal today. The ballerina, who traveled from Los Angeles to Russia in January to visit her family, was detained for allegedly donating $51 to a Ukrainian charity while in the U.S.
Her boyfriend, who appeared on a show last week after her arrest was announced, described her appearance in court via video as one of helplessness, fear, and a cry for help. Despite the challenging circumstances, the ballerina remains strong-minded, as evident from her letters detailing her daily life in custody.
