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Kuwait frees a group of jailed Americans, including contractors held on drug charges

Kuwait has freed a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors, jailed for years on drug-related charges, as reported by a representative for the detainees to The Associated Press.
The release follows a visit by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration's top hostage envoy, amid efforts to bring home U.S. Citizens jailed overseas.
Jonathan Franks, a consultant, accompanied six of the freed prisoners on a flight to New York and stated that the families are grateful for Kuwaiti kindness.
Franks expressed gratitude toward the Kuwaiti government, emphasizing that these releases demonstrate what is achievable when the U.S. Government prioritizes bringing Americans home.

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Kuwaiti authorities have released a group of American prisoners, including military veterans and contractors who had been jailed for years on drug-related charges, a representative for the detainees confirmed. Jonathan Franks, a private consultant specializing in cases involving U.S. hostages and detainees, announced their release in a post on X on March 12, calling it a “really, really good day.” Franks, who traveled to Kuwait to help secure th…

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