Michael Travis Leake being a famous producer and musician, was a member of Lovi Noch or Seize the Night, an “American-fronted rock band” based in Moscow.
Travis Michael Leake was arrested together with his friend Valeria Grobanyuk on June 10, 2023, in a drug raid.
What happened to Michael Travis Leake, and why is he detained in Russia?
Michael Travis Leake has been arrested and detained by the Russian Government on drug charges. Michael Travis Leake is a US citizen who is also a well-known musician and rock band manager.
Michael Travis Leake is accused of selling mephedrone from his apartment to “young people.” Mephedrone has the same effects which are very similar to those of cocaine and MDMA.
Michael Travis Leake had said he was innocent when local Cameras caught a glimpse o him behind bars. He said, “I don’t understand why I’m here. I do not admit my guilt, I do not believe that I could have done what I am accused of, because I do not know what I am accused of.”
According to reports gathered, most people believe that the Russian government is deliberating on targetting Americans, like the likes of Michael Travis Leake, US journalist Evan Gershkovich, American basketball player Brittney Griner, who was jailed in Russia on drugs charges, was released in a prisoner swap for the Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
So far with all that has happened, the relations between US and Russia have been weakened.
