After he escaped from Al Qaeda in Syria, American photojournalist Matt Schrier investigated his own kidnapping and uncovered what he describes as a pattern of "betrayal" by FBI agents handling his case. While he was tortured and held by al Nusra, the brutal Al Qaeda franchise in Syria, Schrier claimed the FBI put intelligence gathering ahead of his personal security, hoping to track the computers and tablets to learn more about Al Qaeda recruits and future plots. Schrier said he has been unable to obtain credit cards or open new bank accounts because Al Qaeda stole his identity and passwords. On New Year's Eve of 2012, instead of crossing back into Turkey, Schrier was kidnapped by the Al Qaeda franchise known as al Nusra. An FBI spokesperson added, "The FBI offers assistance to victims to aid them in rebuilding their lives.

Source: Fox News March 27, 2018 00:06 UTC