Hamdan Al-Turki Returns to Saudi Arabia After 19 Years in U.S. Prisons
Hamdan Al-Turki, a Saudi national, has returned to the Kingdom after spending nearly three months in the U.S. following his release from prison, where he served 19 years.
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Background of the Case
- Conviction: Al-Turki was convicted in 2006 in Colorado on charges of unlawful imprisonment and abuse of his Indonesian housekeeper.
- International Attention: The case garnered significant media coverage, with supporters arguing that it reflected post-9/11 anti-Muslim bias within the U.S. legal system. Al-Turki consistently denied all charges against him.
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Legal Developments
On May 9, 2025, a Colorado court closed the case and cleared Al-Turki of his previous sentence during a hearing attended by his family and legal representatives from the Saudi Embassy in Washington.
Following this decision, he was placed in an immigration detention facility while awaiting repatriation.
Family Reaction
Confirming his father’s departure, Al-Turki’s son, Turki, expressed gratitude on social media:
“Alhamdulillah for the completion of this blessing. Our father Hamdan Al-Turki is headed to the homeland. We thank God first, and then express our deepest gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.”
He also acknowledged the pivotal role of the Saudi Embassy in facilitating his father’s return.
Professional Background
At the time of his arrest, Al-Turki was a professor of linguistics and had been sentenced to 28 years in a maximum-security facility. His release at the age of 56 marks the conclusion of a nearly two-decade legal battle that has sparked ongoing discussions about legal fairness and civil rights.
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