‘Bring Them Home’: Americans Push to Free Loved Ones Jailed in China
The upcoming U.S.–China summit gives hope for some in the United States to reunite with family held in Chinese prisons.
TL;DR
- Families of Americans detained in China are appealing to President Trump to prioritize their release.
- Nelson Wells, a U.S. Army veteran, is advocating for his son, Nelson Wells Jr., imprisoned for 12 years.
- The family disputes the charges against Nelson Wells Jr., whose health is declining significantly.
- Wells Jr. has been diagnosed with hepatitis C and suffers from chronic pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and seizures.
- His scheduled release date is 2041, but his father fears he may not live that long.