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Americans freed from Peru jail through legal aid effort
An American former athlete jailed in Peru describes torture and relief after transfer to a U.S. federal prison. The International Legal Defense Counsel of Philadelphia helped secure the move via a complex process, including letters of credit to cover a $125,000 fine. The ILD coordinates legal representation and prisoner contact, with seven attorneys charging fees but often working pro bono on high‑profile cases.
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California
International Legal Defense Counsel
Philadelphia
Peru
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Lima
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Robert Pisani
State Department
Roy Davis
Departments Bureau of Consular Affairs
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U.S
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Mexico
Panama
Turkey
LDC
Dick Atkins
ILD
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Pisani
UNC
England
Bolivia
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Theodore Simon
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Supreme Court
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