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An FBI poster showing a composite image of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, right, of how he would look like now after five years in captivity, and an image, center, taken from the video, released by his kidnappers, and a picture before he was kidnapped, left, displayed during a news conference in Washington, March 6, 2012. (Manuel Balce Ceneta/AP)
October 6, 2020, 8:54 am
US court orders Iran to pay $1.4b to family of ex-FBI agent presumed dead
Family of Robert Levinson, a Jewish American believed kidnapped in 2007 while on unauthorized CIA mission to Iran, welcomes ruling as ‘step in the pursuit of justice’
By Jon Gambrell
In this November 26, 2016 file photo, British singer Joss Stone laughs as she adjusts her earpiece before performing a concert in Karen, on the outskirts of Nairobi, Kenya. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis, File)
July 4, 2019, 11:06 am
British singer Joss Stone says she was deported from Iran
Soul artist says she came to Islamic Republic knowing women cannot have solo concerts and didn’t plan a show, but authorities blacklisted her anyway
By Jon Gambrell
An FBI poster shown in Washington during a news conference shows a composite image of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, right, of how he would look like now, and a photo from a video released by his captors in 2010, left, March 6, 2012. (AP Photo/ Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
March 26, 2017, 7:36 pm
In lawsuit, ex-FBI agent’s family accuse Iran of torturing them
Relatives of Robert Levinson say Islamic Republic using him to extract concessions from US, lying about its role in his capture
By Jon Gambrell
An FBI poster shown in Washington during a news conference shows a composite image of former FBI agent Robert Levinson, right, of how he would look like now, and a photo from a video released by his captors in 2010, left, March 6, 2012. (AP Photo/ Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)
March 22, 2017, 10:53 am
Family of Jewish ex-FBI agent sues Iran over disappearance
Lawsuit filed in Washington accuses Tehran of using deception and lies to hide role in Robert Levinson‘s imprisonment
By ToI Staff and Agencies
Still image from a November 2010 video showing Robert Levinson, which was received by his family. (YouTube: Help Bob Levinson)
May 1, 2016, 5:25 pm
Seeking information, son of abducted ex-FBI agent traveled to Iran
Dan Levinson, son of Robert who was last seen in 2007 on Kish Island, says Obama administration must do more to secure dad’s release
By JTA and ToI Staff
Undated photo of CIA contractor and retired FBI agent Robert Levinson (AP/Levinson family)
March 5, 2016, 6:37 pm
Family of American missing in Iran plans Florida rally
Robert Levinson disappeared from Kish Island in 2007; if alive, he would be longest-held American in Iranian hands
By TERRY SPENCER
Still image from a November 2010 video showing Robert Levinson, which was received by his family. (YouTube: Help Bob Levinson)
February 12, 2016, 11:31 pm
‘Free Robert Levinson,’ Senate appeals to Iran in unanimous vote
Non-binding resolution urges Tehran ‘as a humanitarian gesture,’ to step up hunt for Florida man missing since 2007
By JTA
Still image from a November 2010 video showing Robert Levinson, which was received by his family. (YouTube: Help Bob Levinson)
March 9, 2015, 6:26 pm
US offers $5 million reward for return of US Jew missing in Iran
On eighth anniversary of Robert Levinson’s disappearance from Kish Island, reportedly on CIA operation, Kerry calls for his return
By JTA
US Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at a news conference at Ankara Palace in Ankara, Turkey, March 1, 2013 (photo credit: AP/Jacquelyn Martin)
From the WebMarch 9, 2013, 2:02 am
John Kerry meets with family of ex-FBI agent missing in Iran
Reuters: ‘The US government remains committed to locating Mr. Levinson and reuniting him safely with his family,’ says secretary of state
Israeli travelers now have a guide of interesting sites to explore in Iran (photo credit: Miriam Alster/Flash90)
March 5, 2012, 11:01 am
Knesset promoting tourism to Iran?
Research center gives a cheeky response to its Iranian counterpart
By Stuart Winer
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