U.S. sought Russia's help to free Austin Tice in first Trump term, ex-envoy says

Washington — U.S. officials sought help from Russia during President Trump's first term to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice after intelligence indicated that the Marine veteran was likely still alive but numerous leads and a hefty reward hadn't helped locate him. Robert O'Brien, who was a hostage negotiator for the administration at the time and later became Mr. …