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FBI Pressures Detainee to Silence Wife Amid Controversy

7/3/2025

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FBI agents reportedly pressured Iranian detainee Ribvar Karimi in Alabama to silence his wife, Morgan, from speaking out. Detained by ICE since June 22, Karimi, whose military service has drawn scrutiny, is defended by his attorney, who insists he poses no threat and highlights his Kurdish heritage.

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FBI agents reportedly pressured Iranian detainee Ribvar Karimi in Alabama to silence his wife, Morgan, from speaking out. Detained by ICE since June 22, Karimi, whose military service has drawn scrutiny, is defended by his attorney, who insists he poses no threat and highlights his Kurdish heritage.