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Haitian gang wants $17 million for missionary hostages

Name: Haitian gang wants $17 million for missionary hostages
Uploaded: 2021-10-19T17:36:56-0400
Duration: 9 min 15 s
Description: A high-ranking Haitian government official says a gang that kidnapped 17 missionaries, including 16 Americans, is looking for $17 million for their release. Former U.S. Homeland Security Adviser Fran Townsend joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what to expect from this request.

A high-ranking Haitian government official says a gang that kidnapped 17 missionaries, including 16 Americans, is looking for $17 million for their release. Former U.S. Homeland Security Adviser Fran Townsend joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss what to expect from this request.