Posted on 08/03/2019 9:26:32 AM PDT by BenLurkin
The case has attracted the attention of prominent figures, from Justin Bieber to President Donald Trump. Trump, who caused a stir in U.S.-Swedish diplomatic relations after publicly offering support to the Grammy-nominated artist, celebrated the temporary release. “It was a Rocky Week, get home ASAP A$AP!” the U.S. president said in a tweet.
Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Lofven heard an appeal from Trump in July, but said he couldn’t interfere in a legal case.
Robert O’Brien, a U.S. special presidential envoy sent to monitor the court proceedings, stressed that Washington was “grateful that I got to attend and observe the judicial process” in Sweden.
After learning they would be released, the three suspects shared hugs as some of the public gathered inside the courthouse loudly cheered. Mayers’ mother, Renee Black, was present throughout court proceedings and was with her son when he was released.
The rapper shared an emotional post on Instagram after he was released, thanking his fans for their support during this “very difficult and humbling experience.”
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He’s a top hostage negotiator, also Ambassador to Germany (Richard Grenell) put pressure on the Swedish Charge d’Affairs there.
I don’t have a problem with a rapper beating up a Muzzie harasser who wouldn’t leave them alone.
Get a proofreader first.
free at last ...
MC Veigh was a fall guy. Remember John Doe #2? The Arab looking dude?
Trump intervened at the request of Kanye West and his influence is what is important.
The ingrate had better publicly THANK President Trump!
I can’t figure out how the President even knew who he was.
Kanye has his ear.
This has happened before, I think with the two brothers who were playing basketball in China and got caught shoplifting. Trump tweeted about their ingratitude.
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