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Exclusive: Bronx Navy Veteran Wins Appeal In Kuwait; Marijuana Charges Reduced

July 4, 2019 Kevin Deutsch 0

A Bronx-born Navy veteran sentenced to 25 years in a Kuwait prison after his conviction on marijuana-related charges saw his sentence reduced to four years this week by a Kuwaiti appellate court, according to family and friends of the prisoner.

Exclusive Photos: Bronx-Born Navy Veteran Held in Squalid Kuwaiti Prison; Supporters Call on U.S to Intervene

June 14, 2019 Kevin Deutsch 0

The room Acosta is being held it at the Kuwaiti men’s prison appears to be filled with filth, rotting food, and soiled blankets and clothes, its walls lined with dirty newspapers. A moldy sink, in-floor toilet, and tiles appear in several photos, capturing what appears to be a washing and bathroom.

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