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Utah Missionary Set to Be Freed From Venezuela Detention

A former missionary from Utah who spent two years in a Venezuelan prison in what human-rights lawyers called a trumped up case is to be released later Saturday by President Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government......»»

Category: topSource: wsjMay 26th, 2018

Utah Man Freed From Venezuela After Two-Year Detention

A Utah man who spent two years in a Venezuelan prison was released by President Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian government as an olive branch as it faces intensifying U.S. sanctions.....»»

Category: topSource: wsjMay 26th, 2018

Utah Man Returns to U.S. After Two-Year Detention in Venezuela

Joshua Holt was released by President Nicolás Maduro’s government as an olive branch as it faces intensifying U.S. sanctions. President Donald Trump told Mr. Holt that securing his freedom was “a tough one.”.....»»

Category: topSource: wsjMay 27th, 2018

Who is Josh Holt? What to Know About U.S. Missionary Unexpectedly Freed From Venezuelan Jail

American missionary Josh Holt was held by Venezuela on weapons charges but without trial since 2016......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 27th, 2018

Utah Mormon Man Caught in Venezuela Prison Riot Begs U.S. for Help

The riot was reportedly prompted by the brutal beating of a political prisoner......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 17th, 2018

Orrin Hatch: Joshua and Thamy Holt Freed From Venezuela Prison After Two Years

The married couple were arrested in 2016 over allegations that they illegally stockpiled weapons......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 26th, 2018

Trump and Sen. Orrin Hatch announce American hostage returning to US from Venezuela

Kevin Lamarque/Reuters President Donald Trump announced Saturday that a Venezuelan prison would be freeing an American hostage and his wife after two years.   The hostage, Josh Holt, is from Utah and has been in pr.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 26th, 2018

Inside the remarkable story of how an American man was freed from jail in Venezuela with the help of a senator"s backchannel and a man known as "Dracula"

Alex Brandon/AP American Joshua Holt was released from a Venezuelan prison two years after arriving in South America to marry a Mormon h.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 27th, 2018

Venezuela Frees Jailed Dissidents Under International Pressure

Venezuela’s authoritarian government, facing more and tougher international sanctions, freed 39 political prisoners Friday in a bid to ease tensions in the crisis-racked nation......»»

Category: topSource: wsjJun 1st, 2018

Utah man describes his ugly ordeal in a Venezuelan jail — stuck in "tiny, hot cell with cockroaches"

Alex Brandon/AP NEW YORK (AP) — A Utah man recently freed from a Venezuelan jail after two years detailed his h.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderJun 5th, 2018

Freed Guantánamo Detainee and Former Guard Reunite for Ramadan After 10 Years

A prisoner at Guantánamo Bay and his guard formed an unlikely bond during his detention. It included a love for the cult classic "The Big Lebowski.".....»»

Category: topSource: newsweekJun 12th, 2018

Saudi Arabia Releases Prince From Detention

Authorities in Saudi Arabia have released the first prince of a group of royals and key figures who are expected to be freed from detention following an uproar over the death of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi......»»

Category: topSource: wsjNov 4th, 2018

Ghosn"s former aide leaves jail after court grants bail

Greg Kelly, the Nissan Motor Co. director arrested along with former chairman Carlos Ghosn, was freed from jail, with a court granting him bail after spending more than a month in a Tokyo detention center......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 26th, 2018

Ghosn"s former aide leaves jail after court grants bail

Greg Kelly, the Nissan Motor Co. director arrested along with former chairman Carlos Ghosn, was freed from jail, with a court granting him bail after spending more than a month in a Tokyo detention center......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralDec 26th, 2018

Carlos Ghosn’s Former Aide Leaves Jail After Court Grants Bail

Greg Kelly spent more than a month in a Tokyo detention center. Greg Kelly, the Nissan Motor Co. director arrested along with former chairman Carlos Ghosn, was freed from jail, with a court granting him bail aft.....»»

Category: europeSource: fortuneDec 26th, 2018

Brittney Griner Talks For The First Time About Her Russian Detention In Exclusive "20/20" Special

"I was just so scared for everything because there's so much unknown," Griner told ABC's Robin Roberts, co-anchor of Good Morning America. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzinga7 hr. 8 min. ago

Venezuela Turns To Crypto As US Sanctions Return On Oil Exports (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Tether regarding the company’s compliance with OFAC sanctions. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 23rd, 2024

Utah Students Stage Walkout To Protest "Barking And Biting Furries" In The Classroom

Utah Students Stage Walkout To Protest 'Barking And Biting Furries' In The Classroom American schools have changed a lot in just the pa.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 20th, 2024

NHL commissioner, Coyotes owner reveal details of team"s rushed move to Utah

NHL Commissioner and Arizona Coyotes owner Alex Meruelo faced a horde of reporters on April 19 at a press conference to explain how the complex deal that will shift the Coyotes players to a new franchise in Utah came into play......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsApr 19th, 2024

A former youth detention center resident testifies about "hit squad" attack

A former youth detention center resident testifies about "hit squad" attack.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooApr 18th, 2024

Students walk out of Utah middle school to protest ‘furries’

Students walk out of Utah middle school to protest ‘furries’.....»»

Category: topSource: yahooApr 18th, 2024