American citizen, father of two, husband and Houstonian, Zack Shahin, in violation of international norms of justice and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has been held at Al Awir Jail, in Dubai since 2008.

OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN WEBSITE (FULL CASE & DOCUMENTS): freezackshahin.com

He was abducted from a business meeting on March 23rd 2008, held incommunicado and tortured for 17 days, only to then begin the never-ending nightmare of his perpetual detainment.

The UAE charged Zack with financial crimes — however, were not able to convict him for almost 10 years. Even after Zack was cleared by the Big 4 accounting firms, the UAE convicted him to an almost life in prison sentence.

As if 18 years of being wrongfully detained was not bad enough — Zack is now rotting in a Dubai hospital, and his condition is only worsening. Newly obtained medical records show that Zack Shahin, a Lebanese American from Texas, is suffering from cardiovascular and neurological issues, thyroid, gastro and prostate illnesses as well as infections that are causing his flesh to rot, among other ailments.

Not long ago, he was hospitalized for over three months, underwent two abdominal surgeries, and nearly lost his life. “In summary, this patient has disease in multiple organ systems, and his long-term prognosis is dire,” Dr. Sanford Lubetkin, who is board-certified in internal medicine and cardiology, wrote in a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken pleading for help. “His overall health conditions are unacceptable at best.”

Dr. Sanford Lubetkin has indicated that if nothing is done, ZACK COULD DIE WITHIN WEEKS.

We call on President Trump, Vice President Vance, Secretary of State Rubio, members of Congress, the U.S. Ambassador to the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, and other senior UAE officials to work together to secure Zack Shahin’s medical pardon and his immediate release back to Houston, Texas — in order that he receive proper medical attention and treatment in his hometown of Houston, Texas.

He has been separated from his family long enough and it is time to bring him home — not in a body bag.

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