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Trevor Reed could affect detained Americans
Marine veteran Trevor Reed, who was freed in a prisoner swap with Russia last year, is recovering at a military facility in Germany after being injured fighting for Ukraine in the war with Russia. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on whether his decision to fight for Ukraine will complicate efforts to bring other Americans home.
Trevor Reed injured fighting in Ukraine
U.S. Marine veteran Trevor Reed, who was once detained by the Russian government, has been injured while fighting for Ukraine. Nancy Cordes is following the story.
American freed from Russia injured in Ukraine
The U.S. Marine veteran released in a prisoner swap with Russia last year was injured while fighting in Ukraine. Trevor Reed is now being treated at a German hospital. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Trevor Reed injured fighting in Ukraine
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Trevor Reed, who was released in a prisoner swap with Russia brokered by the Biden administration in 2022, was injured recently while fighting for Ukraine in the east of that country, CBS News has learned. Senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the latest.
Trevor Reed, released in U.S.-Russia swap in 2022, injured in Ukraine
Trevor Reed, released in 2022 in a U.S.-Russia prisoner swap, was injured recently while fighting for Ukraine in the east of that country, CBS News has learned.
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Recently freed Trevor Reed discusses life in Russian prison
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Trevor Reed returns home to Texas
Former Marine Trevor Reed is back in his home state of Texas today following his release from Russia detainment. The 30-year-old was released as part of a prisoner swap. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the details.
Marine veteran released from Russian prison
Trevor Reed, the former U.S. Marine who gained his freedom in a prisoner swap between the U.S. and Russia, arrived back in the United States early Thursday. He spent nearly three years in a Russian prison. Nancy Cordes has more.
American Trevor Reed, freed in prisoner swap with Russia, is back in U.S.
The ex-U.S. Marine arrived early Thursday. Moscow said a "lengthy negotiation process" resulted in his being freed in exchange for a Russian pilot jailed on drug charges.
Trevor Reed's parents discuss their son's ordeal in Russian prison
Joey and Paula Reed spoke to their son on the phone after he was released in a prisoner swap Wednesday.
Trevor Reed's parents react to son's release
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Inside Trevor Reed's release from Russia
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Video shows Trevor Reed at Moscow airport
Russian media released footage of American Trevor Reed being escorted to an airport in Moscow. Russia and the U.S. agreed to a prisoner exchange, trading Trevor Reed for a convicted Russian drug trafficker serving a long prison sentence in the U.S.
Paul Whelan famly lawyer on Trevor Reed release
The White House says marine Trevor Reed is heading back to the United States following a prisoner swap with Russia, CBS News correspondent Natalie Brand reports. But the family of Paul Whelan, who remains jailed in Russia, wants answers. The family's lawyer Ryan Fayhee spoke with CBS News anchors Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen about the exchange.
Trevor Reed freed in prisoner swap
Former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed has been freed from Russia in a prisoner swap. Russia convicted him in 2020 on assault charges, but Reed has maintained his innocence and the U.S. has said he was wrongfully imprisoned. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has the latest.
Russian court rejects appeal by jailed former U.S. Marine
Trevor Reed's family said they had "little hope" for his appeal, but U.S. Ambassador John Sullivan called the court's decision "very disappointing."
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TD Bank to pay $3 billion after breaking U.S. money laundering rules
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Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of RFK, dies at 96
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Over a dozen states sue TikTok
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