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Comment: I don't think the article currently demonstrates notability, and it feels like it places a lot of focus on the detainment (which may fall under WP:1E). Turnagra (talk) 00:12, 26 November 2023 (UTC)
Jimmy Wilgus | |
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| Born | James Vincent Wilgus December 4, 1969 |
| Citizenship |
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| Education | Bernards High School (NJ) Attended Rutgers University |
| Parent(s) | James and Bella Wilgus |
| Detainment | |
| Country | Russia |
| Detained | November 7, 2016 |
| Charge | Indecent Exposure |
| Conviction | Sexual Assualt |
| Time held | 7 years, 6 months and 17 days |
James Vincent Wilgus is an American drummer/keyboardist, composer, and music producer who was detained in Russia in November 2016 on a charge of indecent exposure.[1][2]
Life and career edit
Wilgus is from New Jersey, United States. He graduated in 1987 from Bernards High School in Bernardsville, New Jersey.[3] His band, Wicked Monkey, toured in Belarus and other countries in Europe during 2012-2013. Wilgus was the band's lead singer, drummer, composer and producer. He formed Wicked Monkey with lead guitarist Yury Nikolaev and bassist Darrell “DJ” Powell.[4]
Arrest and imprisonment edit
In November 2016, Wilgus was detained by Russian police on a charge of indecent exposure.[5][6] Wilgus was sentenced to 12.5 years in a Russian penal colony.[7]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Forrest, Brett (June 18, 2023). "Russia's Grim 'Fashion Colony': Americans Describe Harsh Life in Remote Labor Camp". wsj.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ Baca, Nathan; Knier, Becca (March 31, 2023). "'The forgotten American' in Russian prison". wusa9.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ "Bernards High School's Graduating Class of 1987". Bernardsville News. June 25, 1987. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ "Gladstone-based band will tour in Europe". Bernardsville News. October 12, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ Forrest, Brett (June 18, 2023). "Russia's Grim 'Fashion Colony': Americans Describe Harsh Life in Remote Labor Camp". wsj.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ Baca, Nathan; Knier, Becca (March 31, 2023). "'The forgotten American' in Russian prison". wusa9.com. Retrieved November 23, 2023.
- ^ Greta Van Susteren via YouTube (August 21, 2023). Greta Van Susteren Reveals an Update from American Musician Jimmy Wilgus in Russian Prison. Retrieved November 23, 2023.