CNN speaks to Paul Whelan in exclusive phone call from Russian prison

Paul Whelan, a former US Marine accused of spying and arrested in Russia stands inside a defendants' cage during a hearing at a court in Moscow on August 23, 2019. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

CNN speaks to Paul Whelan in exclusive phone call from Russian prison

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CNN State Department producer Jennifer Hansler spoke exclusively to former US Marine Paul Whelan, who remains in a Russian prison, following the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from prison.

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Paul Whelan, a former US Marine accused of spying and arrested in Russia stands inside a defendants' cage during a hearing at a court in Moscow on August 23, 2019. (Photo by Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV / AFP) (Photo credit should read KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP via Getty Images)

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