Congo overturns death sentences of three Americans convicted in coup attempt

Published April 2, 2025 10:45pm ET



The Democratic Republic of Congo has commuted the death sentences of three Americans convicted over their involvement in a failed coup to overthrow the government last May. 

President Felix Tshisekedi granted “individual clemency” to Marcel Malanga, Tylor Thomson, and Benjamin Reuben Zalman-Polun, who will now serve life in prison for charges of criminal conspiracy and terrorism.

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