Jason on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360

Jason's hearing concluded this afternoon. Jason gave his address to the court and AC360 correspondent, Miguel Marquez was at the courtroom to speak with Janis and Jaime.

If you missed tonight's segment with Jason on CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, here it is.

Update on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at 02:22AM by FreeJasonP

Jason was mentioned in Anderson Cooper's blog again. http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2012/08/23/the-ac360-weekly-buzz-rep-todd-akins-controversial-remarks-inside-look-at-crime-in-chicago-countdown-to-the-rnc-in-tampa-and-forecasting-isaac/?iref=allsearch

Jason's Address to the Courtroom

Jason addressed the courtroom today, marking the first time he has been allowed to speak in public in a year. Be sure to watch CNN's Anderson Cooper 360 tonight for more on Jason's hearing.

US Congressman Adam Smith Statement on Jason

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August 16, 2012

Smith Statement on Jason Puracal Appeal Hearing

WASHINGTON, DC (Link) -  Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) made the following statement on Jason Puracal's appeal hearing that began today in Nicaragua:

“In August 2011, American citizen Jason Puracal was convicted of drug trafficking, money laundering, and organized crime. I am deeply concerned about the clear flaws in the prosecution of Jason’s case and his deteriorating condition. I’m not the only one paying attention. Jason’s situation has generated increasing international attention including a report by the United Nations, a congressional letter to President Ortega from a group of 43 lawmakers, and a petition made up of hundreds of family and friends in the US.

“My heart goes out to Jason’s family as we continue to fight for Jason to get a chance at a fair trial. Continued vigilance for respect of international law in Jason’s case and awareness of Jason’s circumstances are vital as we urge the Nicaraguans to reach a just resolution. Unfortunately, Jason’s appeal has faced continual delays and I would urge Nicaraguan authorities as the hearings start today to ensure his appeal is heard in an impartial manner.  Despite the injustice of Jason’s original trial, I am hopeful that a fair ruling can be achieved in his appeal.”

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Hearing Underway - Finally!

“I’m hanging in there,” Puracal, 35, told The Nicaragua Dispatch from his corner chair, moments before his appeal hearing started this morning at 9:10. “I hope they follow the law.”

Puracal was then told by police to be quiet... read more.

Wrongful Convictions Blog

The Wrongful Convictions Blog covers stories from all over the world dealing with wrongful conviction of innocent people, and it is edited by the world's leading innocence experts. Today, they featured Jason's story on their site. Read it HERE.