One of two American veterans detained earlier this week by Venezuelan security forces has appeared on state television in the South American nation
In a heavily edited video, Luke Denman is shown looking directly at the camera and describing his alleged role in what the Maduro government claims is a"failed coup" attempt organized by US security firm Silvercorp. Silvercorp has not responded to requests for comment.While it is not clear whether Denman was speaking under duress, Venezuela's government described the edited clip as a"confession".
Answering a question from CNN during a virtual press conference in Caracas on Wednesday, Maduro said the two men would receive a fair trial and that Venezuela's Attorney General office was now in charge of the detainees.It is unclear where they are being held. Both Maduro and the Attorney General's office in Caracas has yet to provide information about the men's whereabouts.Denman's mother, Kay, previously told CNN that she is concerned for her son.
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