Merrill Newman

North Korea captive tells of fake ‘confession’

85-year-old Merrill Newman told reporters he was forced to read his "confession" under duress.

10 years ago

North Korea releases Palo Alto captive

North Korea has deported 85-year-old Merrill Newman after he was detained for "hostile acts."

10 years ago

U.S. urges N. Korea to release Palo Alto captive

The United States called for the "immediate release" of the 85-year-old Palo Alto man detained in North Korea.

10 years ago

Grandmother pleads for N. Korea to release husband

A Palo Alto grandmother made a tearful plea to North Korea to release her 85-year-old husband.

10 years ago

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