US soldier arrested in Russia appeals detention

LONDON -- A lawyer appointed for Gordon Black, a U.S. Army soldier arrested in Russia, has appealed his detention, according to the state-owned TASS news service.

Black was detained in Vladivostok, Russia, earlier this month on charges of criminal misconduct, according to the U.S. Army.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.

ABC News' Joe Simonetti contributed to this report.