Sen. Lee Urges Biden to Release Imprisoned Navy Lt. Alkonis Before Christmas
• Sen. Lee calls on Biden to release imprisoned Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis before Christmas • Alkonis sentenced to 3 years in Japanese prison following fatal crash; transferred to US prison • Lee says Alkonis doesn't belong in prison, calls him an "American Hero" • Alkonis' wife hopes Biden will release her husband from "two and half year nightmare" • Justice Dept. confirms Alkonis being held in LA prison; hearing to be held within 180 days