Family says Jason Puracal’s health deteriorating
Apr 16, 2012, 6:22 AM | Updated: 7:25 am
The family of a University of Washington grad serving a 22-year sentence in Nicaragua says his health is failing.
Jason Puracal, 34, is serving 22 years inside La Modelo Prison, a maximum security detention center outside of Nicaragua’s capital city of Managua. He was convicted last year of drug trafficking and money laundering.
Puracal’s sister Janis, tells KING 5, he’s developed a serious stomach condition.
“He’s been denied edible food, potable water and medical care,” said his sister. “I wouldn’t wish this hell on anybody.”
Puracal claims he’s been framed for drug trafficking and organized crime.
His family is asking the United Nations to intervene in the case, saying that his imprisonment is nothing short of torture.
Puracal’s two sisters left for Nicaragua on Sunday.
