Senator, Trump say Utah man released from Venezuela jail

[DonViejo]

Source: Associated Press




CATHERINE LUCEY and JOSHUA GOODMAN, Associated Press•May 26, 2018

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Utah man has been released from a jail in Venezuela after spending nearly two years behind bars on weapons charges.

Sen. Orrin Hatch says on Twitter that Joshua Holt has been freed. President Donald Trump tweets that it's "good news," and says Holt is expected to land in Washington, and come to the White House with his family at about 7 p.m.

Holt's family says "we are grateful to all who participated in this miracle." His release comes after lobbying by his family and U.S. officials.

Holt had gone to Venezuela in June 2016 to marry a woman he met online while looking for Spanish-speaking Mormons who could help him improve his Spanish. He was arrested on suspicion of weapons charges.

Read more: https://www.yahoo.com/news/senator-trump-utah-man-released-venezuela-jail-135105191--politics.html

[benld74]

1. Wow. Catfished from SA? New record

[question everything]

2. OK, I'll give him credit for this

Same with the hostages from Korea.

[7962]

3. Great news. Cant believe Maduro actually let him go. It was a sham to start with. nt

[Bengus81]

4. Of course,Trump LOVES dictators........

Let's see what REALLY went on behind closed doors to make this happen,that Country is a disaster and in ruin. Bet Trump offered up loads of cash and other things.