NIGHTMARE IN NICARAGUA

After spending eight years in Nicaragua, Jason Puracal had built his dream life. Then, in 2010, without any signs or warnings - everything changed. Jason was arrested by Nicaraguan authorities and charged with international money laundering and drug trafficking. Jason had no criminal history. There was no evidence against him. But that didn't matter. In August 2011, Jason was convicted and sentenced to 22 years in prison. This is Jason's story.And be sure to watch Focus Features new film, STILLWATER, directed by Tom McCarthy and starring Matt Damon, in theaters July 30th.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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With no evidence against him and no prior criminal history, a man is convicted of international drug trafficking, money laundering and organized crime.

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