According to Russian police sources, American tourist was arrested in Moscow bar after a contentious dispute about the inauguration of new US President Donald Trump escalated into “acts of vandalism.”
The alleged quarrel happened in the center of the Russian capital with reports indicating that both the US citizen and his Russian female companion were likely heavily intoxicated.
In a statement provided to the media, the Russian Interior Ministry noted that on January 20, law enforcement received a notification concerning a public disturbance at the establishment.
Preliminary reports indicate that a man and a woman, both under the influence of alcohol, were disrupting public order at a café. Law enforcement officers who responded to the incident apprehended the individuals and transported them to the police station for further investigation, as stated by the department.
According to Russian law enforcement, the detained man is a citizen of the United States. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a debate about US presidents, with the American supporting Joe Biden and his Russian companion was apparently trolling him by advocating for Donald Trump.
While consuming alcohol at the bar, US visitor engaged in an argument with his Russian female companion over the merits of Biden versus Trump. He attempted to persuade the woman that Biden would have been a much better choice, and when she disagreed, their argument escalated, resulting in “aggressive behavior” that caused “property destruction”.
Local media reports have claimed that the individuals involved are John Jordan, a 44-year-old US national, and a 31-year-old resident of Moscow named Ruslana. According to the bar staff, the couple communicated in English and had been drinking for approximately four hours, during which they consumed significant quantities of alcohol.
Bar employees have reportedly attempted to mitigate the situation but to no avail. Following the arrival of law enforcement and an ambulance, the individuals were transported to the toxicology unit.
Moscow police officials are currently withholding any additional information due to “ongoing investigation”.
