Syrian Official Sentenced For Torture
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WASHINGTON, Sept 17 - A former Syrian government official who headed the Damascus Central Prison under ousted President Bashar al-Assad and was convicted of torture by a US federal jury has been sentenced to 60 years in prison by a US judge, federal prosecutors said.
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Alsheikh was also convicted of lying to U.S. immigration authorities about his commission of the crimes, fraudulently obtaining a green card and attempting to naturalize as a U.S. citizen, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
“The conduct was heinous, unimaginably cruel and almost unspeakably violent and brutal,” said Hernan D Vera, a US district judge, before delivering the sentence.
Samir Ousman Alsheikh, 74, was charged in 2024 and convicted in March on one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture for his involvement in the abuse of prisoners at Adra Prison, as it is colloquially known in Damascus.
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Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian military official, is set to be sentenced this Thursday by a federal judge in Los Angeles for his role in torturing prisoners at the Adra Prison during President Assad's regime from around 2005 to 2008. Earlier this year, a jury convicted him of one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture. The potential sentence could span several decades.
Former Syrian official convicted of torture under Assad faces sentencing in the US →A US federal court in Los Angeles sentenced Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, a former Syrian official who oversaw torture at the Adra prison's "Wing 13" from 2005 to 2008, to 60 years in prison. Al-Sheikh, 73, was convicted of torture and lying on immigration forms after moving to the US in 2020. This is the most severe punishment a foreign court has handed down to an official from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime…
US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 years →A US federal judge sentenced Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former high-ranking official under Syria’s ousted president Bashar al-Assad, to 60 years in prison on September 17 for his role in prisoner torture at Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008. Convicted of conspiracy and four counts of torture, among other charges, Alsheikh was the highest-ranking Assad-era official tried outside Syria according to US prosecutors.
Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US court →A former Syrian military official, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, was sentenced to 60 years in a US prison for torturing prisoners while overseeing Syria’s Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008. The conviction stems from his role in systematic torture and abuse of detainees aimed at suppressing political dissent during the Assad regime. Testimonies during his trial detailed severe forms of torture, including prolonged suspension…
Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for torture →A former Syrian government official, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, was sentenced to 60 years in prison by a U.S. federal court on charges of torture and conspiracy related to his role at Adra Prison under President Bashar al-Assad from 2005 to 2008. The sentencing occurred on September 18, 2026, after Alsheikh was convicted earlier this year in Los Angeles for his involvement in prisoner abuse meant to suppress opposition…
Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by U.S. court →A federal judge in California sentenced Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison warden, to 60 years in prison for torturing inmates and committing visa fraud. The sentence was handed down on Thursday by Judge Hernán Vera after Alsheikh’s March conviction on multiple charges including conspiracy to commit torture and visa fraud. Prosecutors presented evidence that Alsheikh ordered the use of devices like the…
California judge sentences former Syrian prison boss to 60 years for torturing inmates →Analysis
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- 17 Sep
A former Syrian military official convicted of torturing prisoners during President Bashar Assad’s regime is facing a possible decades-long prison sentence in the U.S.
- 18 Sep
Alsheikh was also convicted of lying to U.S. immigration authorities about his commission of the crimes, fraudulently obtaining a green card and attempting to naturalize as a U.S. citizen, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
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- 19 Sep California judge sentences former Syrian prison boss to 60 years for torturing inmatesA federal judge in California sentenced Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian prison warden, to 60 years in prison for torturing inmates and committing visa fraud. The sentence was handed down on Thursday by Judge Hernán Vera after Alsheikh’s March conviction on multiple charges including conspiracy to commit torture and visa fraud. Prosecutors presented evidence that Alsheikh ordered the use of devices like the…Los Angeles Times
18 Sep Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by U.S. courtA former Syrian government official, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, was sentenced to 60 years in prison by a U.S. federal court on charges of torture and conspiracy related to his role at Adra Prison under President Bashar al-Assad from 2005 to 2008. The sentencing occurred on September 18, 2026, after Alsheikh was convicted earlier this year in Los Angeles for his involvement in prisoner abuse meant to suppress opposition…The Hindu- 18 Sep Former Assad officer sentenced to 60 years in US for tortureA former Syrian military official, Samir Ousman Alsheikh, was sentenced to 60 years in a US prison for torturing prisoners while overseeing Syria’s Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008. The conviction stems from his role in systematic torture and abuse of detainees aimed at suppressing political dissent during the Assad regime. Testimonies during his trial detailed severe forms of torture, including prolonged suspension…Al Jazeera
18 Sep Assad-era Syrian official jailed for 60 years by US courtA US federal judge sentenced Samir Ousman Alsheikh, a former high-ranking official under Syria’s ousted president Bashar al-Assad, to 60 years in prison on September 17 for his role in prisoner torture at Adra Prison from 2005 to 2008. Convicted of conspiracy and four counts of torture, among other charges, Alsheikh was the highest-ranking Assad-era official tried outside Syria according to US prosecutors.The Straits Times
- 18 Sep US court sentences ex-Syrian official who ran notorious ‘punishment wing’ to 60 yearsA US federal court in Los Angeles sentenced Samir Ousman al-Sheikh, a former Syrian official who oversaw torture at the Adra prison's "Wing 13" from 2005 to 2008, to 60 years in prison. Al-Sheikh, 73, was convicted of torture and lying on immigration forms after moving to the US in 2020. This is the most severe punishment a foreign court has handed down to an official from Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime…The Guardian
17 Sep Former Syrian official convicted of torture under Assad faces sentencing in the USSamir Ousman Alsheikh, a former Syrian military official, is set to be sentenced this Thursday by a federal judge in Los Angeles for his role in torturing prisoners at the Adra Prison during President Assad's regime from around 2005 to 2008. Earlier this year, a jury convicted him of one count of conspiracy to commit torture and three counts of torture. The potential sentence could span several decades.Toronto Star
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