Lt. Ridge Alkonis, a naval officer wrongfully imprisoned in Japan, has returned to the US to serve his sentence. Efforts by Senator Mike Lee and others to secure a pardon and his release continue. The NSC spokesman, John Kirby, avoided confirming President Biden's commitment to getting Alkonis home before Christmas. Alkonis's family is pushing for his release from the US prison. Representatives Mike Levin and Mike Garcia have visited Alkonis and expressed support for his quick and safe return to his family.
President Biden has every right and reason to bring LT Alkonis home. That means being at home with his family, not in an American prison. LT Alkonis bravely served our nation. He’s done more than serve his time. Our commander and chief needs to right this shameful wrong. https://t.co/vpplr67ztQ
Earlier today, I visited Lt. Ridge Alkonis at a federal detention center in LA. His journey to get back to the U.S. from Japan has been a long one. I will continue to do everything possible to ensure Ridge gets home to his family quickly & safely. https://t.co/UP8ZAamieu
FOX NEWS: NAVY OFFICER IMPRISONED IN JAPAN RETURNS TO US TO SERVE OUT SENTENCE After 507 days, Lt. Ridge Alkonis is on his way home to the US. But now is family is pushing for his release from US prison.
NSC Spokesman John Kirby dodges when asked if Biden is committed to getting wrongfully imprisoned Lt. Alkonis home before Christmas https://t.co/dG3T9RZ37L
"Is President Biden committed to getting [Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis] home to his family before Christmas?" KIRBY: "I'm gonna refer you to the Justice Department" https://t.co/YvEfhkeaLS
.@BrittanyAlkonis joined @DanaPerino to discuss bringing Lt. Ridge Alkonis home — the naval officer wrongfully imprisoned in Japan who is now in federal prison in the US. REMINDER: @BasedMikeLee has been at the forefront of fighting for a pardon and the release of Lt. Alkonis. https://t.co/Ky4DvbbEJF