Identity Deleted
A Compelling, True Story of Survival
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Political Science, Politics, Civil Rights, Biography & Memoir
| Author: | Ted J. Van Der Zalm | ISBN: | 9781626520813 |
| Publisher: | Publish Green | Publication: | March 29, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Publish Green | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ted J. Van Der Zalm |
| ISBN: | 9781626520813 |
| Publisher: | Publish Green |
| Publication: | March 29, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Publish Green |
| Language: | English |
In 1993 I traveled to the Middle East as a financial consultant. I intended to return to the U.S. in five weeks. When the principals of the firm suddenly departed I was held liable for their debts and subsequently sentenced to two years in a high security Arab prison. While in jail, I learned of plans for simultaneous bombings of two US Embassies in Africa and future plans of the bombings in the USA. I risked telephoning the U.S. Consulate; my reward was an admonishment from the vice consul to “keep my mouth shut” and an intense interrogation by UAE secret service. After my fourth imprisonment, I learned from a judge that there was an order issued that I would never be allowed to leave the country. I secretly constructed a crate and shipped myself to Amsterdam. Upon return to the USA, I learned that a lawsuit had been filed by the US Dept. of Justice and my identity had been deleted. My troubles had just begun…
In 1993 I traveled to the Middle East as a financial consultant. I intended to return to the U.S. in five weeks. When the principals of the firm suddenly departed I was held liable for their debts and subsequently sentenced to two years in a high security Arab prison. While in jail, I learned of plans for simultaneous bombings of two US Embassies in Africa and future plans of the bombings in the USA. I risked telephoning the U.S. Consulate; my reward was an admonishment from the vice consul to “keep my mouth shut” and an intense interrogation by UAE secret service. After my fourth imprisonment, I learned from a judge that there was an order issued that I would never be allowed to leave the country. I secretly constructed a crate and shipped myself to Amsterdam. Upon return to the USA, I learned that a lawsuit had been filed by the US Dept. of Justice and my identity had been deleted. My troubles had just begun…
