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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    ‘The Dissident’ documentary: What led to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and what happened afterward

    Jamal Khashoggi was a well-known Saudi journalist and activist whose criticism of the kingdom’s royal family, specifically Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marked him for death.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jan 29, 2021 • 12m Listen

    Jamal Khashoggi was a well-known Saudi journalist and activist whose criticism of the kingdom’s royal family, specifically Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, marked him for death. Khashoggi was attacked moments after arriving at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul to obtain routine documents ahead of his upcoming marriage. His brutal murder two years ago shocked the world.

    Director Bryan Fogel’s new documentary examines what led up to Khashoggi’s murder and the aftermath. It’s called “The Dissident.” Audiences can now watch it via video on demand.

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      director of “The Dissident”

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    3 of 5
    California eviction moratorium gets five-month extension
    1. 0:00California halts evictions until June. What this means for renters and landlords
    2. 12:30California storm: Damage for homeowners facing mudslides, good for drought relief
    3. 21:06‘The Dissident’ documentary: What led to Jamal Khashoggi’s murder and what happened afterwardYou’re reading this
    4. 33:46‘The Little Things’ is like a ‘True Detective’ season without much plot or character, says critic
    5. 45:44Actress Cicely Tyson instilled pride and hope when it was tough for Black Americans to find positivity
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