Freed Syrian prisoner from CNN report turns out to be lieutenant notorious for extortion

The report went around the world, but is now coming under fire. Last week, the American news channel CNN reported on a prisoner who was freed from a Syrian cell. The images show how even the experienced war journalist Clarissa Ward is emotional about the situation. Syrian fact-checkers now have critical questions about the report. Meanwhile, CNN confirmed that the man lied about his identity.

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