Congressman Cohen Applauds Release of Constituent Tony Holden by Kuwait

WASHINGTON –Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today applauded the release of his Memphis constituent Tony Holden from detention in Kuwait.  Congressman Cohen has sought his release with letters to the Kuwaiti ambassador to the United States and to the U.S. State Department.

Congressman Cohen made the following statement:

“I am pleased to see Mr. Holden released from custody in an apparent goodwill gesture by Kuwait. I have closely followed his case and have been urging Kuwaiti officials to consider his request for a pardon. Today’s release is the answer he and his family deserve.”

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