The Coalition to Bring Eyvin Hernandez Home

Nov 16 2022

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Nov 16, 2022 at 10:00am

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News Conference

Bring Eyvin Home

California Coalition Urges Congress and DC Allies to Advocate for the Release of American Eyvin Hernandez, a Los Angeles Public Defender, Being Unlawfully Detained in Venezuela

On Wednesday, November 16, 2022, the Coalition to Bring Eyvin Hernandez Home, which includes his family and friends, will hold a morning press event to shed light on his unjust captivity. The speakers will discuss how Mr. Hernandez came into the custody of the Venezuelan government, his “wrongfully detained” status, how they felt when he was not included in the October 1st humanitarian hostage exchange that freed 7 U.S. Nationals and permanent residents in Venezuela, and their efforts to seek support from Capitol Hill and the Biden Administration to bring Mr. Hernandez home immediately. Mr. Hernandez has been held in Venezuela since March 2022, more than 7 months.

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El miércoles 16 de noviembre a las 10:00 a. m., la Coalición para traer a Eyvin Hernández a casa (Bring  Eyvin Home) llevará a cabo una conferencia de prensa bilingüe. La primera parte de la conferencia de prensa será en inglés (aproximadamente 30 minutos) y la segunda parte será en español (aproximadamente 30 minutos). Las preguntas y respuestas se realizarán después de cada parte.

Envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llame o envíe un mensaje de texto al (323) 744-1383 para confirmar la asistencia. Contacto de prensa: Henry Martínez.

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Who:   Remarks from Henry Martinez, Brother of Eyvin Hernandez

              Remarks from Yvonne Ballesteros, Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior Court

              Remarks from Drew Havens, LA County Public Defender’s Office

             Remarks from the Office of Representative Karen Bass, 37th District

              Additional speakers to be announced

When:  Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 A.M. ET

Where:  National Press Club

               Bloomberg Room   

               529 14th St NW

              Washington, DC 20045      

RSVP:  Email [email protected] or text the number below to confirm attendance.

Press Contact:  Henry Martinez, Phone: (323) 744-1383

The Coalition to Bring Eyvin Hernandez Home is a national coalition of family, friends,  and allies that seek the immediate release of wrongfully detained American Eyvin Hernandez from the Venezuelan government. Learn more about the Coalition and its members at https://bringeyvinhome.org, @BringEyvinHome, and #BringEyvinHome.