A federal judge said that Joran van der Sloot confessed to killing Ms. Holloway in a hearing in which he was given a 20-year sentence on extortion and wire fraud charges, The Associated Press reported.
Tag: Americans Abroad
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John Joseph Went to Australia for Gold, Then Stood Up for Democracy
John Joseph was put on trial for leading a miners’ rebellion seeking less taxation and more representation. His legacy was forgotten — until now.
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Ridge Alkonis Prison Sentence Strains U.S.-Japan Relations
Lt. Ridge Alkonis was sentenced to three years after causing a deadly traffic accident in 2021. The case has irritated U.S. relations with a crucial military ally.
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China Helped Raise My American Kids, and They Turned Out Fine
U.S. polarization and live-shooter drills make me miss my Chinese government co-parent.