News Alert: U.S. cautiously optimistic American cleric held in Turkey will be released as soon as Friday

In a deal that includes the lifting of sanctions against Turkey, charges against Pastor Andrew Brunson are to be reduced to allow him to be sentenced to time already served, or to be transferred to serve any remaining sentence in the United States, according to U.S. officials.

Democracy Dies in Darkness     News Alert Oct 11, 2:27 PM     U.S. cautiously optimistic American cleric held in Turkey will be released as soon as Friday In a deal that includes the lifting of sanctions against Turkey, charges against Pastor Andrew Brunson are to be reduced to allow him to be sentenced to time already served, or to be transferred to serve any remaining sentence in the United States, according to U.S. officials. Read more » Advertisement You received this email because you signed up for news alerts from The Washington Post. Manage my newsletters and alerts | Unsubscribe Privacy Policy | Help ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071