President Obama wouldnt even pick up the phone to help., Tahmooressi was released in November when a Mexican judge was finally convinced to do so on humanitarian grounds. Director John Lee Hancock (Saving Mr Banks) and writer John Fusco (who has previously brought us both Young Guns and Netflix's entertaining Marco Polo) give the action a sombre weight. Jim Dalrymple is a reporter for BuzzFeed News and is based in Los Angeles. Hammar spoke to his parents on. That diagnosis became one of the reasons his lawyer in Tijuana cited as a justification for release. All his worldly possessions.. Not long afterward, he said, Tahmooressi made the wrong turn at an exit close to the Mexican border. 2014 The Associated Press. Your Worst Fear - Jail In Mexico - U.S. Marine In CustodyThe American government is working as fast as possible to help a local Marine from Weston, who is be. But for the likes of old-school gang boss Mariano Tavares (the flinty, menacing Luis Felipe Tovar) the place is like a holiday camp. Were working to restore it. According to Jill Tahmooressi, her son immediately disclosed to the border guards that he had weapons and requested that he be allowed to turn around, she said. I have never respected Obama and his administration, and the fact that he never intervened on behalf of Sgt. A 911 tape released by U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-California, appears to support his version of events. Tahmooressi's family confirmed Friday that he had been freed. I took food for my son - as supposedly, food inside was lousy and limit. The family issued the following statement: "It is with an overwhelming and humbling feeling of relief that we confirm that Andrew was released today after spending 214 days in Mexican Jail.". Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. SAN DIEGO -- A Mexican judge has ordered the immediate release of a jailed U.S. Marine who spent seven months behind bars for crossing the border with loaded guns. HE PAYS ALL EXPENSES,THAT MEDICARE DOESNT PAY. Cursed at. I accidentally drove into Mexico with 3 guns a rifle (AR-15), a .45 cal pistol and a 12 gauge pump shotgun with no intensions (sic) on being in Mexico or being involved in any criminal activities, Tahmooressi wrote in a statement of innocence to Hunter, who sits on the House Armed Services Committee. Check out our official website: http://us.tomonews.net/Check out our Android app: http://goo.gl/PtT6VDCheck out our iOS app: http://bit.ly/1gO3z1f----------. NC and Virginia Republican Parties trying to block Trump from Ballot. #BREAKING: Mexican judge orders the immediate release of jailed US Marine Andrew Tahmooressi, family spokesman says. During his stay he has received death threats and as he was sent to a state prison in Matamoros, his parents in Florida received extortion phone calls demanding $1,800. We never leave a brother behind. U.S. Marine Sgt. At first it might be easy to mistake Huge In France for a gallic exercise in melancholy, but the whimsical Mediterranean-folky score reminds us that this is, in fact a comedy, of the fish-out-of water variety. Customs officials had already cleared the shotgun before he entered Mexico. Thank you for contributing to a respectful and useful online dialogue. The border is barricaded. TERRI; HURRAH for Trump. Tahmooressi, who fellow Marines described as selfless and disciplined, appears to be in a better frame of mind in recent days, according to his mother. His long detention brought calls for his freedom from U.S. politicians, veterans groups and social media campaigns. almost every day i pick up lost illegals here on the ranch, no water no food. Tahmooressi does not surprise me in the least, especially since he seems to despise our military. Vranicar said hes astonished that a Marine or anyone could be treated the way his friend describes. He has been forced to endure deplorable prison conditions, corrupt guards, and there have even been attempts on his life from other inmates! Since August, Jon Hammar, a former Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, has been held in a notorious Mexican prison effectively run by the Zetas drug cartel. 2023 Cable News Network. Andrew Tahmooressi left, in jail on May 3. U.S. Marine Detained in Mexico Prison on Weapons Charge Congressman asks Defense Secretary to help in Marine's release, fears for his safety in Mexican custody By Brian Hamacher, R.. Three guns, man equals prison.". In 2014, Mexican authorities arrested and tortured a U.S. Marine for "accidentally crossing the border," tying him to a bed for nine months in the process. There are some things we as concerned individuals can do. Our proxy is a former US Marine named Lazaro Mendoza (Ignacio Serricchio). In August 2012, after all, a 27-year-old Marine veteran by the name of Jon Hammar crossed into Mexico with an antique shotgun and ended up in prison. Bhd. It's a hard idea to hate, and this Netflix movie is easy enough to enjoy. I remember you sayin' that once. While his defense rested its case several weeks ago, Tahmooressis release came only after a strong diplomatic push from former Gov. Im pretty sure that Mexico is pretty ticked off still over our governments blatant supplying of arms to Mexican drug cartels with the Fast and Furious scandal has hurt our relationship with them. @ Terri: John McCain was no hero. A meandering and masturbating walrus named Thor has popped up in Sgt. "And now we have this great outcome. Photo Credit: Alejandro Tamayo/UT San Diego via AP. I think that they will see that Im not guilty of the crime theyve (accused) me of doing, he said. . This is no Oz, and certainly no Wentworth. Among other things, supporters successfully launched a White House petition and demonstrated in support of Tahmooressi. Cpl James Wells James Wells Tahmooressi did two tours with the Marines in Afghanistan and was honorably discharged in 2012. Tahmooressi had recently moved from Florida to San Diego when he was arrested. Here are the ones to hit play on, or skip. in Malaysia. All rights reserved. Go to Snopes.com and read what he said in the article about Jesus being a Socialist Loser. Hes a total disgrace. Frankie Maddox (Torchwood's Eve Myles) is a super-busy, hyper-commited district nurse whose absolute dedication to her many patients seems likely to prove counter-productive to them, to her colleagues, and most of all to her own relationship with her devoted copper boyfriend (Shameless's Dean Lennox Kelly). Credit:Amazon Prime Video. He was smiling. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The U.S. Marine who mistakenly crossed into Mexico with guns registered in the U.S. told Fox News Channel's Greta Van Susteren that authorities south of the border showed no interest in hearing his story before they locked him up two months ago. Trump is a joke and so are a lot of his racist supporters. Two former senior managers of Singapore's Keppel Offshore & Marine's rig-building subsidiary Keppel Fels have escaped jail, instead being hit with fines after pleading guilty to historic corruption charges relating to overseas trips paid for by an official with steel products trading company Corus S If Trump had been in John McCains position, he would be just another Jane Fonda. Vranicar and his wife noticed his friend was acting distant. Are our priorities wrong: Marine in Mexican Jail: We can send help to get those 300 girls but we are unable to get a single Marine out of a Mexican jail. The Political Insider really doesnt want me to explain how I feel about Obamao. What makes The Inmate fascinating is the prison itself. Eve Myles plays Frankie Maddox in Frankie. If you HAD READ THE WHOLE STORYDonald Trump never said anything like the above. "He was happy. While the spokesman expressed optimism, the there was no certainty that the judge would rule in Tahmooressis favor and could have found him guilty of firearms possession. The viewer's main concern about Lazaro is that his inability to reveal anything about his true self makes him a bit of a musclebound cipher at times, but the well-paced episodes make it exceedingly easy to keep pressing play. Benitez said that Tahmooressi's condition was continuing to deteriorate and Mexico didnt have the expertise or facilities to treat his PTSD, which he suffered after two tours in Afghanistan. I would not expect anything from him!!!! Trump had a total of 5 draft deferments as a college student until 1969 when the draft lottery was enacted. In Libya, HCs negligence caused the DEATHS OF FOUR AMERICANS. Hes grateful for all of the attention, which he believes has already contributed to his improved condition. The 1st Apple iPhone was still in development Is THAT bothersome? But after the seven-month ordeal, it was the PTSD argument that ultimately pressured the judge to acquit Tahmooressi. "Nobody, nobody, nobody has a bigger bully pulpit than. He only gained entry into college because his father gave million dollar donations and because he is a legendrelated to an alumnus. Three strikes and you're out! His family is trying to findTahmooressi an attorney, who can re-open the case, said Jonathan Franks, a family spokesman who issued a statement on behalf ofTahmooressi's mother Jill on Monday. That was like 2 years ago! INVESTOR TIMES is always open to the incorporation of talent in its team of journalists and editors. I thank God for you guys.. I BELEIVE TRUMP AND THIS DONOR,LOVES AMERICANS. "He didn't seem to care at all about anything that I had to say. While Garcia says, He doesnt deserve this. The police officer smelled marijuana from truck and described Tahmooressi as being slow to respond to the officers questions, having a "lethargic demeanor" and being "unable to give reasonable explanations," the court records say. Family spokesman Jonathan Franks told The Associated Press on Friday that the judge decided to release Marine Sgt. BTW, this BOMBSHELL NEWS STORY happened so long ago that: According to Mexican law, it is a federal offense to have firearms that are restricted for use by the military. sick, tired, blisters so bad on their feet they cant walk, drug mules pass thru every night, cut fences leave gates open, leave their trash all over the ranch, what part of illegal don't some you guys understand? investigation. He recently had moved from Florida to San Diego, and says that he was driving out of a parking lot, intending to head north. I respect Donald Trump for doing this for Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi when was being held at Tijuana's La Mesa Penitentiary. The two have talked about 10 times, Vranicar said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Mexican authorities hit him with a wide range of federal weapons charges and threw him in jail, while he awaited trial. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. I dont think its right for any American to be in a Mexican jail treated like that. Speaking by phone on his way to board a plane with Tahmooressi, Richardson said the trio, along with talk show host Montel Williams, met with Mexicos Attorney General and Ambassador to the US, advocating for his liberation. / AP. AND YOU DONT HEAR MR TRUMP SAY ONE WORD ABOUT ITTHATS RIGHT IF OBAMA WOULD HAVE MADE 1 PHONE CALL HE COULD GOT MR TAHMOORESSI OUT BUT HE COULDNT EVEN DO THATWONDERFUL PERSON, NOT-TRUMP/PENCE 2016, Hello folks I am a US Marine Vet and single dad,raising a 4 year old son by myself. Last April, a truck driver who was carrying ammunition through Texas got lost near the border, dipped into Mexico to make a U-turn and was forced to spend more than six months in jail. A judge in Tijuana ordered the release of Andrew Tahmooressi from jail Friday after spending 214 days behind bars, a family spokesman said. I can live with that. Since his arrest, Tahmooressi has faced death and rape threats, has had his feet and hands shackled and lost weight, according to his mother, Jill Tahmooressi. Eve Myles plays Frankie Maddox in Frankie. William La Jeunesse reports from California. Wednesday's hearing was the first of several, with subsequent proceedings to involve hearing the 911 tape and bringing court officials to the border crossing. http://www.10tv.com/article/trump-unveils-list-donations-veterans-groups, democrats are so great because they slave us tax payers to pay for losers on welfare, as my mom always said the person talking or calling someone racist must be a racist their self, http://www.10tv.com/article/trump-unveils-list-donations-veterans-groups trump has gave plenty to vets. It's true that Donald Trump gave $25,000 to retired Marine Sgt. Tahmooressi and this showed what we can do when we work together. Andrew Tahmooressi, a US marine and Afghanistan war veteran, has been held in a Mexican prison for more than a month. Andrew Tahmooressi returned home to Florida Saturday, having been freed Friday night after a strong diplomatic push appeared to help convince a judge to release the former Marine on humanitarian grounds. Bill Richardson, also expressed support for Tahmooressi. Hurricane Katrina Slammed The Gulf Dont forget to Like Freedom Outpost on Facebook, Google Plus, Tea Party Community & Twitter. After a judge started and then quickly suspended a hearing Wednesday after Tahmooressi fired his attorneys, a Mexican judicial source said his next court hearing will be June 4. Former United States Marine (once a Marine, always a Marine) and Iraq War Veteran Jon Hammar endured much in his tour in the streets of Fallujah, but now he spends most of his time chained to a bed in a Mexican jail on trumped up gun charges that could result in twelve years in jail. Why would anyone think our current administration is gonna help this guy? The family wants their son back home, and I will do my best to help them.. He was a POW who broke under torture and collaborated with the enemy. Tahmooressi a former U.S. Marine sergeant was imprisoned after he crossed into Mexico on March 31 with three loaded weapons. And what do you think of Obamas inaction during the time he was held in prison? This May 3, 2014, file photo shows Sgt. If yousupport Trump, check out this page dedicated to everything Donald Trump. Myles makes Frankie likeable, but you're better off seeking out Jo Brand's Getting On. But he's in the grip of ennui, of a malaise, of a troubling je ne sais quoi. In Mexico, possession of weapons restricted for use by the Army is a federal crime, and the country has been tightening up its border checks to stop the flow of US weapons that have been used by drug cartels. And Arizona Rep. Matt Salmon tweeted Friday that he would be spending time Tahmooressi: I am grateful that I will be able to keep that promise and be with him and Mrs. Tahmooressi as he returns to the United States tonight. Ignacio Serricchio in The Inmate.Telemundo. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL), chairwoman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said, His family has described a very disturbing situation that includes their son being chained to a bed in a very small cell and receiving calls from fellow inmates threatening his life if they did not send them money. Ran into my first problem when I was not allowed to enter wearing dark clothing - including jeans. Franks said the private plane carrying Marine Sgt. The 25-year-old Marine Corps combat veteran is being held on weapons . The fake gasps & mock outrage makes me wanna vom as forcefully as Linda Blair in The Exorcist. His PTSD started from combat. The dispatcher tells him he should have seen large warning signs on the freeway saying its illegal to enter Mexico with guns. A Marine Wrote a POWERFUL Letter to Michelle Obama Its Going VIRAL! #BringBackOurMarine. Jon Hammar faces up to 12 years in a Mexican jail on what may be a trumped-up charge of possessing an illegal shotgun. Trump is such a great guy because he got one person out of a Mexican jail.Maybe he belonged in jail. "[A Mexican border guard] got on the walkie-talkie and was communicating what was going on," Tahmooressi said. The case has inflamed cross border tensions. Do you idiots even know or care why he was there. By Ellen Wulfhorst (Reuters) - A former U.S. Marine, newly freed after seven months in a Mexican jail on gun charges, arrived in his home state of Florida on Saturday to get treatment for. Now as Dante Pardo, his mission is to infiltrate a dangerous band of inmates and guards that operate inside and outside of prison who are the prime suspects of the kidnapping of the . But it burns my backside just watching or state department do nothing about this Rob Thomas, a Marine veteran, and avid surfer has been kept in custody after Mexican authorities determined he was at fault for a . Kevin Costner and Kim Dickens in a scene from The Highwaymen.Credit:Netflix. After reviewing the ruling, Tahmooressi family spokesman Jonathan Franks said the judge acted on a recommendation from the PGR, the Mexican Attorney General's Office. Many in the U.S. think it is unjust, un-American, for a 25-year-old former Marine who fought for America to spend Memorial Day in a Mexican prison. The situation of reservist Tahmooressi is not remotely comparable to the situation of Sgt. Tahmooressi was imprisoned after he crossed into Mexico on March 31. #MarineFreed After 214 days in a Mexican prison, Sgt. O.T.G Daily News || Culture || Sports || Music. Sunday's wryly amusing instalment shades in some meta-mythology. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! First published on October 31, 2014 / 9:26 PM. Kevin Costner and Kim Dickens in a scene from The Highwaymen. That message brought a Mexican Marine to the scene. I know we do not know the whole story but from all the articles I have read our gov. 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