RFK Jr.’s Son Put On Russia’s Wanted List
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s 32-year-old son, Conor Kennedy, has been placed on Russia’s most wanted list over allegations that he served as a mercenary with the Ukrainian armed forces.
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Russian state media TASS reported Aug. 12 that Kennedy has been charged with “participation of a mercenary in an armed conflict or military action,” and referenced Article 353 of the Russian Criminal Code. If detained, he could face 7 to 10 years behind bars.
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The Basmanny District Court of Moscow authorized Conor’s arrest Aug. 12 in absentia.
A TASS correspondent said Kennedy’s legal team “disagreed with this decision and appealed it,” but noted that the appeals court ultimately decided to uphold the court’s decision. (RELATED: REPORT: DEA Probes Hayden Panettiere’s Death As Investigation Intensifies)
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Kennedy shared a post October 2022 on Instagram revealing he participated in combat operations in Ukraine while enlisted with the International Legion.
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“My time in Ukraine wasn’t long but I saw a lot and I felt a lot,” Kennedy wrote at the time.
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“I liked being a soldier, more than I had expected. It is scary. But life is simple, and the rewards for finding courage and doing good are substantial.”
Kennedy is the grand-nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, and the grandson of former US Attorney General Robert Kennedy. He famously dated pop star Taylor Swift in 2012.
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