Joe Magniacotti’s Handling Change Show
Host, Joe Mangiacotti, and his guest, George Landrith, discuss: the formal request submitted by the Frontiers of Freedom Institute to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent, under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, impose targeted sanctions against the individuals who were involved in serious human rights abuses and corruption targeting an American citizen abroad, Fred Sisson.
Fred Sisson, a U.S. veteran and American investor, was subjected to fabricated and falsified criminal charges, arbitrary detention, and severe restrictions on his freedom of movement in Mauritius.
Independent forensic analysis found no evidence of wrongdoing by Mr. Sisson. Nevertheless, government-linked actors weaponized the legal system to pressure him and attempt to seize his lawful investments so that they could profit personally.
This case represents exactly the type of abuse the Global Magnitsky Act was designed to address: the misuse of state power to target an American citizen through false accusations, denial of due process, and political manipulation of the justice system.