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

Kuwait has released six Americans, including veterans and contractors, who had been jailed for drug-related charges, according to a representative for the detainees.
Jonathan Franks stated that his clients maintain their innocence and expressed gratitude to the Kuwaiti government for this release.
The release follows a broader U.S. Effort to secure the return of American citizens held abroad.
Franks also mentioned that more Americans he represents are expected to be released by Kuwait in the future.

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

WASHINGTON — Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration's top hostage envoy, and comes amid a continued U.S. government push to b…

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The Epoch Times

Kuwait Frees American Prisoners, Including Military Veterans and Contractors on Drug Charges

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…

18 hours ago·New York, United States

Kuwait frees group of jailed Americans, representative says

Release of prisoners comes amid push by Trump administration to bring home US citizens jailed overseas.

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Breitbart

Six Americans Imprisoned on Drug Charges Released by Kuwait

Six Americans, consisting of veterans and military contractors, who had been imprisoned on drug charges were released by Kuwait, according a recent report from the Associated Press. The post Six Americans Imprisoned on Drug Charges Released by Kuwait appeared first on Breitbart.

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Military.com

Kuwait Frees a Group of Jailed Americans, Including Military Contractors Held on Drug Charges

22 hours ago·San Francisco, United States

US veterans, military contractors among those freed from Kuwait jail

Kuwait has released a group of American prisoners, including veterans and military contractors jailed for years on drug-related charges, in a move seen as a gesture of goodwill between two allies, a representative for the detainees told The Associated Press on Wednesday.The release follows a recent visit to the region by Adam Boehler, the Trump administration’s top hostage envoy, and comes amid a continued U.S. government push to bring home Amer…

22 hours ago·Vienna, United States

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