Kilmar Abrego Garcia says he was beaten and subjected to psychological torture in El Salvador jail

His condition deteriorated and he lost more than 30 pounds in his first two weeks there, he said.

This courtroom sketch depicts Kilmar Abrego Garcia sitting in court during his detention hearing on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (Diego Fishburn via AP)

By Associated Press

UPDATED: July 3, 2025 at 8:21 AM PDT

Kilmar Abrego Garcia said he suffered severe beatings, severe sleep deprivation and psychological torture.

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Originally Published: July 3, 2025 at 8:17 AM PDT

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