Tag: release
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Pastor’s release raises hopes for other Americans held in China
BEIJING — Chronic pain. Mental anguish. Despair. The families of four Americans detained in China say their loved ones are suffering both physically and mentally, and they are urging the U.S. government to do more to bring them home. Their appearance before the Congressional-Executive Commission of China on Sept. 18 came days after the surprise release of…
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Lawmakers from both parties urge Biden to secure the release of Americans imprisoned in China
Lawmakers are appealing to President Joe Biden to use the remaining time in his term to work for the release of Americans who are “wrongfully detained” in China, saying U.S. officials need to do more to help secure their freedom. “There are more Americans wrongfully detained in China than in any other country. American citizens…
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‘Rust’ armorer Hannah Gutierrez-Reed denied release from prison
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed will remain behind bars, according to a decision filed by the judge overseeing the “Rust” movie armorer’s case on Monday. “With respect to the Defendant’s arguments concerning her request for release pending appeal, the Court finds that Defendant has not established by clear and convincing evidence that Defendant is not likely to flee…