US soldier pleads guilty in theft case: Russian media

An American solider imprisoned in Russia on charges of stealing from his girlfriend in the country pleaded guilty to theft, Russian media reported.

The soldier, Staff Sgt. Gordon Black, was arrested in Vladivostok, Russia, May 2 and placed in pretrial detention. A Russian court ordered him to remain in custody at least until July.

Black admitted guilt and is cooperating with the investigation with the help of an English translator, Russian state-run media outlet Tass reported Wednesday...