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Imprisoned ex-Marine's family hopes song can secure freedom
Posted: 12.07.2012 at 11:00 PM
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Dr. Matt Packer, Mott Community College's choral director, records a special song written for Amir Hekmati.  / Mike Horne
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Flint native and ex-Marine Amir Hekmati has been imprisoned in Iran for 15 months, accused of being a U.S. spy. His family now hopes a special song will be heard around the world and boost their continued pleas for Amir's freedom.

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