Criticism of The Canadian Government
Sampson repeatedly criticised the Canadian government for its actions during his incarceration. Sampson stated that his torturers were present at every meeting he had with Canadian diplomats and government representatives, who never insisted they leave and indeed accepted the Saudis' claims of Sampson's guilt, despite the lack of evidence, inconsistencies, and the statements to the contrary by Sampson and his supporters. He also alleged that he repeatedly informed embassy officials and Canadian medical professionals that he was being tortured, but to no avail.
Credible allegations that was tortured while in detention and forced to confess to a crime he very likely did not commit remain uninvestigated . — Amnesty InternationalRead more about this topic: William Sampson (author)
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