Alan Gross

Alan Gross says Bernie Sanders praised Cuba during prison visit

‘I don’t know what’s so wrong with this country,' Sanders said according to former State Dept. subcontractor imprisoned in Cuba for 5 years.

'I was in Israel 60 times before I decided to immigrate'

Alan Gross, after spending 5 years in a Cuban prison, is starting over in Israel.

Alan Gross on Fidel Castro: ‘History will never absolve him'

Gross was imprisoned for five years in Cuba for his efforts to assist its Jewish community.

Alan Gross says he felt 'neglected' by the government

Alan Gross, who was jailed in Cuba for spying, says he was mistreated by his captors and felt abandoned by his own government.

Supreme Court Rejects Alan Gross Imprisonment Suit

Suit he been seeking $60 million in compensation for five-year prison term in Cuba.

Alan Gross to Attend Obama's State of the Union Address

Released Cuban prisoner Alan Gross, as well as 22 others, will be First Lady Michelle Obama's guests for the State of the Union address.

US Gov't to Pay Alan Gross $3.2 Million in Compensation

American contractor who spent five years in a Cuban jail reaches settlement with US government over his ordeal.

Gross: This is the Best Hanukkah in a Long Time

Alan Gross, who was released after five years in a Cuban jail, says "it's good to be home" upon arriving in Washington.

Obama: Cuban Embargo 'Outdated' and 'Does Not Work'

Barack Obama announces formal renewal of diplomatic ties with Cuba in statement from White House.

Cuba, US to Resume Ties after Fifty Years

Alan Gross swapped for 3 Cuban nationals, officials say - opening up ties between Washington, Havana for first time since 1961.

Alan Gross Freed From Cuban Prison

Jewish-American held in Cuba since 2009 released after years of campaigning by his family for his freedom.

Obama Acknowledges Contacts with Cuba to Free Alan Gross

President Obama says the United States is negotiating with Cuba for the release of jailed contractor through a “variety of channels.”

U.S. Urges Cuba to Free Alan Gross for His Mother's Funeral

United States urges Cuba to allow imprisoned contractor to travel home to attend his mother's funeral as a humanitarian gesture.

Cuba's Foreign Minister Meets Jailed American's Lawyer

Cuba's top diplomat meets with a lawyer for jailed U.S. contractor Alan Gross.

American Jailed in Cuba Ends Hunger Strike

U.S. contractor Alan Gross ends an eight-day hunger strike after a telephone conversation with his mother.

Cuban Authorities Want Prisoner Swap for Jailed US Contractor

Cuban authorities say American-Jewish aid contractor Alan Gross in 'stable' condition, after nearly a week on hunger strike.

American Captive in Cuba Starts Hunger Strike

Imprisoned American-Jewish subcontractor Alan Gross has been held in Cuba since 2009, again calls on Obama to help.

'Dumb' Social Media Program Could Worsen US-Cuba Relations

Cuba accuses Washington of using ZunZuneo app in covert op. to overthrow gov't; jailed American-Jewish aid worker at risk.

Captive American Makes Personal Appeal to Obama for Release

Imprisoned American-Jewish contractor feels 'abandoned' by Obama administration, sends personal appeal to President to intervene.

U.S. Judge Dismisses Lawsuit by Alan Gross

Federal judge dismisses a lawsuit brought by Alan Gross against the U.S. government, for whom he was working when he was arrested.

Imprisoned Alan Gross Settles Lawsuit Against US Employer

American-Jewish contractor settled lawsuit against his US government employer, claiming mission risks were underestimated.

Cuba Open to Talks with US Over Alan Gross, Detained 'Spies'

Cuba ready to open talks with the United States on swapping their respective nationals held for spying, says Cuban FM.

'Cuban Five' Member Must Renounce US Citizenship: Court

Member of "Cuban Five" group convicted of espionage will be allowed to remain permanently in Cuba in exchange for renouncing US citizenship.

Kerry: U.S. Working to Free Alan Gross

Washington is seeking to free two U.S. citizens held in Cuba and Iran, but has rejected a swap deal with Havana, says Kerry.

Havana Claims US Denying Access to 'Cuba Five' Member

Cuba accuses the US of unfairly denying its consular officials access to one of the members of the "Cuban Five" group convicted of espionage

'Give and Take' Needed in Release of Jailed American in Cuba

US Senator, back from a trip to Cuba, said that a "give and take" is needed by both sides to gain the release of Jewish-American Alan Gross

US Delegation Asks Cuba to Release Social Worker Alan Gross

Members of Congress have gone to Cuba in an attempt to free imprisoned American Jewish social worker Alan Gross, age 63.

Wife of Alan Gross Sues US for Husband's Cuba Incarceration

Wife of Jewish-American contractor Alan Gross is suing the United States government and global development company DAI for up to $60 million

500 Rabbis Call for Release of Jailed US Contractor Alan Gross

The wife of jailed American contractor Alan Gross and 500 rabbis from around the world continue to appeal to Havana on his behalf.

Cuba Refuses to Release American-Jewish Prisoner who fell Ill

An American-Jewish contractor who is imprisoned in Cuba is being denied requests for release despite being diagnosed with cancer

Dozens of Senators Urge Cuban President to Release Alan Gross

A bipartisan group of Unites States senators wrote a letter to Cuban President Raul Castro, urging him to release Alan Gross.

Alan Gross' Lawyer: He is Not Healthy

The lawyer for U.S. contractor Alan Gross, who is in jail in Cuba, rejects claims by Havana that his client is in good health.

Cuba Insists Alan Gross is in Decent Health

Cuba insists that jailed U.S. contractor Alan Gross is in decent health, despite his wife's assertion he has lost more than 100 pounds.

Gross' Lawyers Ask UN to Help Release Him

Lawyers for Allan Gross, who is imprisoned in Cuba, ask a UN working group on arbitrary detentions to press for their client's release.

Gross: 'It's Very Comforting to Know I'm Not Forgotten'

Alan Gross thanks Jewish community for efforts in attempting to secure his release; Says, "It's very comforting to know I'm not forgotten."

Official: Cuba Willing to Negotiate Release of Alan Gross

Cuban authorities may be ready to negotiate the status of jailed American Alan Gross, a senior Cuban official said.

Papal Visit Elicits Hope for Freedom of Alan Gross

Wife of Alan Gross expressed hope that the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cuba would help bring about her husband’s release.

Alan Gross' Wife Hopes Cuba Will Reciprocate Act of Goodwill

In response to decision to temporarily release a Cuban spy, Rene Gonzalez, wife of Alan Gross says she hopes for reciprocal act of goodwill.

US Senators Meet Castro, Discuss Alan Gross' Release

Senators Leahy and Shelly met with Cuban President Raul Castro to discuss release of Alan Gross, who is serving 15 year jail sentence.

Cuba to Free 2,900 Prisoners - But Not American Jew Alan Gross

Cuban President Raul Castro says he will free nearly 3,000 prisoners on humanitarian grounds, but not US Jewish social worker Alan Gross.

U.S. Jewish Man Gets 15 Years in Jail for Work with Cuba's Jews

A Jewish contractor from the United States has been sentenced to 15 years in prison in Cuba for connecting Cuban Jews to the Internet.

US Jewish Leaders to Cuba: 'Free Alan P. Gross!'

American Jewish leaders have sent a letter to Cuban President Raul Castro, appealing for the humanitarian release from prison of Alan P. Gross.

Jewish Social Worker Held as ‘Spy’ in Cuba

A 60-year-old American Jew is being held on suspicion of being a spy for the United States. The man, Alan Gross, was arrested in Cuba last month.