The $314 million award marks the largest judgment to date for Americans seeking compensation after being imprisoned in Venezuela. Federal Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami ruled in favor of…
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President Announces Iran’s Release of Wrongfully Detained U.S. Citizen
The woman was visiting relatives in the country when she was detained. President Donald Trump announced that Iran has released a U.S.-Iranian dual citizen as a goodwill gesture.…
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Secretary of State Announces Release of American Journalist Kidnapped in Iraq
He expresses gratitude to the Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council and our Iraqi partners for their assistance. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that U.S. citizen Shelly Kittleson,…
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Secretary of State Announces Release of American Hostage by Taliban
Other Americans continue to be wrongfully detained in Afghanistan. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American Dennis Coyle from Taliban captivity on Tuesday. The 64-year-old…
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President Trump Cancels Follow-Up Attacks After Venezuela Releases Political Prisoners
He calls their release shows that the government is “seeking peace.” President Donald Trump called the release of political prisoners by Venezuela a “gesture of good will” as…
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Saudi Arabia Releases U.S. Citizen
The man was released after President Trump met with the Saudi crown prince. After President Donald Trump met with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House,…
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Venezuela Releases U.S. Citizens In Exchange for Prisoners in El Salvador
Secretary Rubio expresses gratitude to El Salvador for facilitating the release of hundreds of prisoners from its high-security prison. Venezuela recently organized an exchange of 10 U.S. citizens…
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U.S. Air Force Veteran Released by Venezuela
Special Envoy Grenell has continued to engage in complex negotiations to return Americans from wrongful foreign detainment. President Donald Trump’s special presidential envoy for special missions Richard Grenell…
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State Department Updates Travel Warnings Ahead of Summer Months
The department has published advisories as Americans prepare for travel season. The State Department recently updated its travel advisories ahead of the summer months, the most popular season…
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Kuwait Releases Nearly Two Dozen American Detainees in Goodwill Gesture
Envoy Boehler celebrates the progress in obtaining the release of U.S. citizens in foreign prisons. The State Department announced that Kuwait released an additional 10 American prisoners at…
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