Former Syrian Official Sentenced for Torture | Clarksburg News

Clarksburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 18, 2026 · 1m

A former Syrian prison commander facing sentencing in LA this Thursday was convicted of torture and conspiracy to torture, allegedly overseeing brutal conditions at Adra Prison where victims were beaten and subjected to horrific abuse—including a device that folded prisoners in half. Prosecutors seek 80 years, citing his belief he’d never be held accountable; his defense argues for just five years due to his age and health. He arrived in the U.S. in 2020, applied for citizenship, but was detained at LAX in 2024 after hiding his violent past—and also convicted of immigration fraud. Meanwhile…