American Jewish man sentenced to death in Congo for his involvement in a failed coup
Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun — a Washington, D.C. area native and father of three — was one of three Americans among 37 people sentenced to death.
3 Americans in Congo sentenced to death after coup attempt
Three Americans have been sentenced to death in Congo, along with other foreigners, after being convicted for participating in a failed coup attempt in May.
3 Americans sentenced to death in failed coup attempt trial in DRC
A military court in the Democratic Republic of Congo sentenced U.S. citizens and dozens of others for their role in a failed coup attempt in May.
Three U.S. citizens face death penalty for participating in Congo coup attempt
Three Americans are facing death sentences in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where they are charged with trying to help overthrow that country's president.
Gov. Cox: ‘Conversations ongoing’ about Utahns sentenced to death in Congo coup attempt
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said conversations are ongoing about what Utah and the United States can do to help two Utahns sentenced to death in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Three Americans and 34 others sentenced to death over coup attempt in Congo
Defendants, including a Briton, Belgian, Canadian and several Congolese, can appeal the verdict on charges that included terrorism, murder and criminal association.
3 Americans in Congo sentenced to death after coup attempt
Six people were killed during the botched coup attempt, including Christian Malanga, who was fatally shot while resisting arrest soon after live-streaming the attack on his social media ...
How 3 Americans ended up in the middle of a coup attempt in Congo and face the death penalty
A military court in Congo, one of Africa’s largest countries, has convicted three Americans and dozens of others of taking part in a coup attempt and imposed “the harshest penalty, that of death.” The court convicted the 37 defendants,
Congo sentences 3 Americans to 'harshest' penalty for failed coup as they face brutal execution
A military court in Congo convicted 37 people, including three Americans, of taking part in a coup attempt and imposed 'the harshest penalty, that of death'
The Times of Israel6d
American Jew faces execution in DR Congo for taking part in foiled coup
The failed coup was led by Christian Malanga, a one-time used car salesman and gold miner who sought to overthrow the country’s president, Félix Tshisekedi. Six people were killed in the coup ...
Newsweek7d
3 Americans and 34 Others Sentenced to Death in Congo on Coup Charges
The foiled coup attempt led by a little-known opposition figure Christian Malanga in May killed six people, including Malanga who died during a shootout with presidential guards. The ...
The Salt Lake Tribune7d
Three Americans — including two with Utah ties — sentenced to death for failed Congo coup
The coup leader, Christian Malanga, an opponent of the Congolese government who ran a minor opposition party, livestreamed the attack before security forces killed him. His son, Marcel Malanga ...
Jewish Telegraphic Agency4d
American Jewish man sentenced to death in Congo for his involvement in a failed coup
The failed coup was led by Christian Malanga, a onetime used car salesman and gold miner who sought to overthrow the country’s president, Félix Tshisekedi. Six people were killed in the coup ...
Houston Public Media7d
3 Americans sentenced to death in failed coup attempt trial in DRC
The sentencing ends three months of hearings into the events of May 19, when a group of armed men led by Congolese political exile and longtime US resident Christian Malanga staged an bungled ...