St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Russian woman recruited online married American man moved to Minnesota. Husband became controlling forbade work phone use and leaving. Physically and sexually abused Accused: American husband (identity concealed).
Location
United States · St. Paul, Minnesota · 2002 (location generalized to protect survivors)
Response & intervention
Escaped to shelter with help from another Russian woman. Permanent residency via Violence Against Women Act. Civil Society organization.
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