Marc Hilliard Fogel (born July 28, 1961) is an American schoolteacher who was arrested in August 2021 by Russian authorities for trying to enter Russia with 0.6 ounces (17 g) of medical cannabis.

[6] In August, 2021, Fogel entered Russia through customs at Sheremetyevo Airport when 17 grams of medical cannabis was found in his luggage.

[9] In 2022, following the Brittney Griner conversation, a petition was initiated on Change.org, calling for Fogel's freedom and urging the Biden administration to designate him as wrongfully detained.

[13] On February 11, 2025, Marc Fogel was released by Russian authorities following diplomatic negotiations, headed by President Donald Trump after serving 3+1⁄2 years in a Rybinsk prison.

Upon Fogel's arrival in the U.S., he was welcomed into the White House by President Donald Trump, who later announced that another prisoner release would be taking place the next day.