FACT CHECK: Threads Post Shows Two Different Men, Not Before And After Photos Of Same Palestinian Prisoner
A post shared on Threads claims to show before and after photos of 29-year-old Palestinian man Badr Dahlan, who was purportedly tortured by Israeli soldiers. Post by @rudol9h View on Threads Verdict: Misleading The photos show Qusay Salem, a car driver killed during an Israeli airstrike, and Dahlan, a Palestinian man who was […]
EU Diplomat Released in Prisoner Swap for Iranian War Criminal
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and Sweden carried out a prisoner swap Saturday in which Tehran released an Iranian convicted of war crimes in Stockholm for involvement in a 1988 mass execution in Iran, as well as a European Union diplomat and another man. The detention of the two Swedes likely began with […]
‘I Am the Political Prisoner of a Failing Nation’
Former President Donald Trump described himself as a “political prisoner of a nation in decline,” days after a Manhattan jury convicted him in his business records trial. Trump video At Truth Social on Tuesday, he emphasized how Nov. 5 was “the most important day in the history of our country.” The former president’s video was […]
Biden Flashes Smug, Toothy Grin When Asked About Trump Being a ‘Political Prisoner’
President Joe Biden flashed a toothy grin when asked by a reporter whether he considered former President Donald Trump a political prisoner of his own making. “Donald Trump has called himself a political prisoner and is directly blaming you. What are your thoughts on that?” a reporter asked Biden, 81, as he finished remarks on […]
Biden mocked for ‘disturbing’ smile after ignoring question about Trump being ‘political prisoner’
President Joe Biden drew criticism from some on Friday for his bizarre responses, including an “evil” smile, in response to a question about the historic conviction of a political opponent after remarks from the White House. Biden, 81, said on Friday President Donald Trump “Of course, he will have the opportunity to appeal that sentence, […]
Biden Grants Asylum to Cuban Communist Official as Political Prisoner Count Surpasses 1,100
According to reports, the Biden administration has allowed Aleris Casañola Quintana, a senior official in Cuba’s communist Castro regime, to enter U.S. territory, and is currently seeking asylum due to “fear of socialism.” published Written by Marti Noticias, Thursday. Martí Noticias, a US-based media outlet focused on Cuba, said 56-year-old Casagnola Quintana. provided From 2012 […]
Lawmakers call for release of Putin’s ‘Political prisoner number one’
A bipartisan group of US lawmakers has marked the second anniversary of Kremlin critic Vladimir Kara-Murza’s imprisonment, calling for his immediate release. Kara Murza lives in solitary confinement in a high-security prison in Siberia. sentenced to 25 years in prison He was indicted on treason and other related charges in April last year as Russian […]
Scottish police search for prisoner who escaped from guards at funeral | Scotland
Police are searching for a convicted prisoner who escaped from guards while attending a funeral. Jamie Ross, 29, was last seen near the Cameron Toll Shopping Center in Edinburgh, Scotland, at around 12:28pm on Tuesday. Police say Ross has connections across Edinburgh and Aberdeen. Police are asking people not to approach him and to contact […]
A political prisoner in Belarus smuggles out account of beatings after writing on toilet paper
TALLINN, Estonia (AP) – A Belarusian political prisoner has smuggled out his own personal experiences written on toilet paper, shedding light on the country’s brutal prison system. Katsialina Novicava, 38, said she was repeatedly beaten by security forces after being detained in June 2023 wearing only a nightshirt. She is one of hundreds of political […]
Biden’s DOJ sues Utah DOC for disability discrimination after prisoner castrates himself
The Justice Department under the Biden administration has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the state of Utah and the Department of Corrections. male prisoner The man, who claims to be female, allegedly had his testicles surgically removed after so-called “gender-affirming” care was denied or delayed. The case concerns an unnamed Utah inmate who has […]