Genny Progosian reportedly pledged loyalty to the Russian government in a Kremlin meeting with President Vladimir Putin just days after his mercenary group led a short-lived rebellion. The criminal case against the mercenary chief was later dropped, but he could still face prosecution for financial wrongdoing or other charges. According to authorities, there is video evidence showing that at least 10 miners were raped. Over 1,000 flights were delayed due to flooding, and Amtrak temporarily suspended service along the popular northeast corridor.