Title: US Attorney Generals Request Biden to Intervene in Binance Exec’s Detainment
Summary: Several US attorney generals have called upon President Joe Biden to intervene in the ongoing detainment of Binance executive Tigran Gimbrayan by Nigerian authorities. Citing concerns over Gimbrayan’s declining health and allegations of an illegal detainment, they urge Biden to declare him a hostage under the Robert Levinson Hostage Recovery and Hostage-Taking Accountability Act.
Key Facts:
* Over 18 US attorney generals sent a letter expressing their concern about Binance exec Tigran Gimbrayan’s prolonged detainment in Nigeria.
* The lawyers argue that his arrest serves as leverage against Binance during its legal battle with Nigerian officials.
* They request Biden to classify Gimbrayan as a hostage, allowing for increased diplomatic pressure and potential intervention using government resources.
