MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN STEP OUT IN COORDINATED BLACK LOOKS FOR NEW YORK STROLL. (PHOTO).

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Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen step out in coordinated black looks for New York stroll Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen made a rare joint appearance in New York City, stepping out together for a relaxed afternoon in matching, understated fashion. The 39-year-old twins were seen walking through Midtown Manhattan on April 30, dressed in coordinated black trench coats paired with wide-leg denim. They completed the look with sunglasses, scarves, and structured alligator handbags from their luxury label, The Row, before stopping for lunch during their outing. Long before becoming fashion insiders, the sisters built global recognition as child actors through projects like Full House, It Takes Two, and New York Minute. Over time, they stepped away from Hollywood and fully transitioned into fashion, officially launching The Row in 2005. Mary-Kate now serves as creative director of the brand, while Ashley oversees it as CEO. In earlier interviews, Ashley has described the label’s beginnings as a small ex...

FOUR YEARS AFTER ARREST IN RUSSIA, AMERICAN DAVID BARNES TRANSFERRED TO REMOTE PENAL COLONY. (PHOTO).


 Four years after arrest in Russia, American David Barnes transferred to remote penal colony

Paul Carter and David Barnes have shared a bond since first grade in Huntsville, Alabama, over 60 years ago, but their conversations have changed drastically since Jan. 13, 2022.

Barnes, 68, a father of two, is serving the longest prison sentence of any American currently held in Russia. He was recently transferred to a remote penal colony hundreds of miles from Moscow. His family says Barnes’ arrest came after he traveled from The Woodlands, Texas, to Moscow at the end of 2021 seeking visitation or custody rights for his children through Russia’s family court system. Barnes’ ex-wife, Svetlana Koptyaeva, had taken the boys to Russia following a bitter divorce and custody dispute in Texas and reportedly accused him of abuse once she learned of his arrival. Russian prosecutors tried and convicted Barnes in 2024, sentencing him to more than 21 years, despite Texas law enforcement previously finding the allegations unsubstantiated.

After years in a Moscow detention center, Barnes’ move to the IK-17 penal colony offers slightly better conditions, with more space and limited labor duties. Friends and family maintain his innocence and hope for a prisoner swap similar to those that freed Americans like Paul Whelan, Brittney Griner, or Trevor Reed. Meanwhile, legal proceedings continue against Koptyaeva in Texas for child custody interference after she allegedly fled the country with the children in 2019, despite court orders granting Barnes partial custody. Advocates, including U.S. lawmakers, are pushing for Barnes’ return, while officials emphasize ongoing consular support and the safety of American citizens abroad. Carter remains hopeful but worries about the strain on Barnes if another exchange doesn’t include him.


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