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Bipartisan CODEL Secures Release of Four Americans Detained for Two Months in Turks and Caicos

Jul 12, 2024, 02:08 PM

A bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) led by Senator Markwayne Mullin (@SenMullin) has successfully secured the release of four Americans who were detained in Turks and Caicos. The released individuals include Sharitta Grier, who had been held for two months, and Ryan Watson from Oklahoma. Efforts by various officials, including Senator Rick Scott, Governor Ron DeSantis, and Cord Byrd, contributed to the successful release. The delegation vowed to stay at the table until the mission was complete, ensuring the safe return of Sharitta, Ryan, Bryan, and Tyler.