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Ontario man sentenced to LIFE in Dubai jail over meds

Shocking life sentence for 64 year old Ontario man, from Mississauga, for his own doctor recommended medicine. Canadian carpenter Maurice Kevin O’Rourke (“Kevin”), was transiting through Dubai on his way to South Africa to meet colleagues when he was charged for carrying...

27 November 2024

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Georgia Navy Vet detained over prescriptions FREED

52 year old Charles Wimberly faced years in prison after being charged with trafficking his own prescription medicine. Radha Stirling confirms the case against him has been dropped after the group, Detained in Dubai, lobbied for his release.

28 October 2024

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Georgia Veteran detained in Dubai 'desperate' for help from Senators

Georgia Veteran appeals to Rep. Mike Collins and Senators Warnock & Ossoff to save him from Dubai

21 October 2024

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Navy veteran from Georgia faces years in Dubai prison over prescription medicine

Breaking: 52 year old disabled Navy Veteran and PTSD sufferer faces years in Dubai prison over prescription CBD and Ibuprofen to combat chronic pain. NGO, Detained in Dubai, is calling on his representatives to get involved.

13 October 2024

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