Russian gun rights enthusiast Maria Butina was released from federal prison on Friday after having served more than 15 months behind bars for being a spy and is expected to be immediately deported to Moscow, CNN reports.
Maria Butina Sentenced to 18 Months
Russian gun rights activist Maria Butina was sentenced Friday to 18 months in federal court in Washington for failing to register as a foreign agent, the Washington Post reports.
Butina had requested a sentence of time served and deportation after agreeing to cooperate with U.S. prosecutors.
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