American officials have said privately that the charges against the doctor, Walid Fitaihi, were politically motivated.
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American Family Stuck in Saudi Arabia While Father Stands Trial
The Saudi government has barred Dr. Walid Fitaihi, a dual Saudi-American citizen, and his wife and six children from leaving the kingdom while he faces charges the U.S. believes have no merit.
Saudi Arabia Frees Doctor With U.S. Citizenship After 21 Months
The kingdom never explained why it detained Dr. Walid Fitaihi, a dual Saudi-American citizen, for 21 months, or whether he was charged with a crime.
Saudis Escalate Crackdown on Dissent, Arresting Nine and Risking U.S. Ire
Among those held are two dual Saudi-American citizens and two women — one of them pregnant, rights groups said.
Saudi Arabia Tortured a U.S. Citizen, His Son Tells Congress
Dr. Walid Fitaihi, a dual citizen of Saudi Arabia and the U.S., has been locked up for more than a year without any charges or trial, his son says.
Saudi Arabia Is Said to Have Tortured an American Citizen
Walid Fitaihi, a dual citizen, has been imprisoned without charges. His case may add to the backlash over the killing of Jamal Khashoggi.
Saudis End Purge That Began With Hundreds Locked in the Ritz-Carlton
The kingdom may be trying to repair the image of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has been accused of ordering the killing of the dissident Jamal Khashoggi.