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With the Release of Gilad Shalit and Palestinians, A Look at Famous Prisoners
With the release of Gilad Shalit, a look at famous prisoners.
Supporters dismantle parts of a protest tent calling for the release of Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit in Jerusalem, Israel.
Uriel Sinai
After five years and four months as a captive of Hamas in Gaza, the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has been freed. About 1,000 Palestinian prisoners were set to be released in the deal — about half have already been let go.
Read More: Gilad Shalit, an Israeli captive of Hamas, is set free
That got us thinking about other famous prisoners who have made the news. On our shortlist: Saddam Hussein, Amanda Knox, Troy Davis, Aung San Suu Kyi, Julian Assange, to start.
Check out these famous prisoners.