A Russian court today sentenced a US soldier to three years and nine months in prison for theft and making threats of murder. Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, 34, was found guilty of stealing from his girlfriend and threatening her life during a visit to Vladivostok in May. According to reports from Russian state news agencies, Black, who is stationed in South Korea, had traveled to the far eastern Russian port city to meet Alexandra Vashchuk, whom he believed to be his girlfriend. However, a dispute arose during the visit, leading to accusations of theft and threats. Read: U.S. Journalist Evan Gershk…
