Pastor Released After Stroke in ICE Custody | Raleigh News

0:00Alright, so we're talking about Gabriel Johnson, a 55-year-old pastor from Kerry. He was detained by ice back in July, and the family said it was due to a missed immigration appointment. Now, the latest is that he's been released from custody. He's not heading home just yet, though. The plan is for him to go to a 24-hour rehabilitation hospital to get some much-needed medical treatment. His daughter mentioned that while he was in ice custody, he suffered a stroke that left the left side of his body paralyzed. The family's been vocal about the situation, saying he was treated poorly and that ice was blocking him from getting the rehab he needed to walk. Again, they're calling his release a big win, but it's definitely a bittersweet moment given what they've gone through. Icey, on their end, has pushed back on the claims of mistreatment, stating that Johnson received medical attention when he showed stroke-like symptoms, and that they don't interfere with clinical decisions made by medical professionals. They maintain he was being treated in a civilian hospital. Even with his release, the family is thinking about others still facing similar fears.

1:04They're hoping for more families to experience the relief of having their loved ones come home safely. That wraps Raleigh News Today. Brought to you with AI.