A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the requested release of convicted terrorist Juvenal Ovidio Ricardo Palmera Pineda, also known as "Simon Trinidad", from prison in the United States as a part of the Colombian peace process.
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Latest Action · June 23, 2015
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4549)
Opposes the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People's Army (FARC-EP)'s requested release of Juvenal Ovidio Ricardo Palmera Pineda (Simon Trinidad), who was convicted by a U.S. jury of plotting to hold three U.S. nationals hostage after they were captured in Colombia and was sentenced to 60 years in prison.
Extends sympathies to family members of the victims of FARC-EP atrocities.
Recognizes that this type of action would send a negative message to terrorist groups and undermines the U.S. judicial system.
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