Fund established to help former Cuban political prisoner

MIAMI (WSVN) -- A former Cuban political prisoner has arrived in South Florida emaciated from a hunger strike.

On Wednesday, 44-year-old Ariel Sigler Amaya, arrived at Miami International Airport after serving seven years of his 25-year prison sentence in Cuba for alleged treason.

To help the family of of Amaya pay for his medical expenses, you can make a donation to the Ariel Sigler Humanitarian Fund at any BB&T Bank, account: 0000148280827.

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