South Carolina
Samir Ousman Alsheikh federally indicted in U.S. for torture in Syria
A former Syrian leader residing in South Carolina has been federally indicted in Los Angeles for alleged human rights violations and torture.
Authorities said Samir Ousman Alsheikh committed crimes during his time heading the Damascus Central Prison before being appointed a province governor in 2011.
LOS ANGELES — A former Syrian leader reportedly residing in South Carolina has been federa... [1957 chars]