Lori Berenson, activist convicted of aiding leftist rebels in Peru 20 years ago, headed home to New

[Judi Lynn]

Source: New York Daily News

Lori Berenson, activist convicted of aiding leftist rebels in Peru 20 years ago, headed home to New York
BY Leonard Greene /
NEW YORK DAILY NEWS /
Updated: Tuesday, December 1, 2015, 2:31 AM

New York activist Lori Berenson, who was convicted 20 years ago of helping leftist rebels who were trying to seize lawmakers in Peru, is finally heading home.

Berenson, 46, still insists she was never part of the Tupac Amaru Revolutionary Movement plot in 1995.

But her treason conviction left her stuck in Peru even after her 2010 parole because she was barred from leaving the country until her 20-year sentence ended, which just happened Sunday.

Next stop for Berenson and her 6-year-old son is her parents’ Manhattan home, but she said she would keep mum about her travel plans to avoid being mobbed by reporters.

Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/activist-lori-berenson-headed-home-peru-jail-sentence-article-1.2450538

[Smarmie Doofus]

1. I think it's unlikely that she'll be "mobbed" by reporters.

Britney will be mobbed. And Justin, et al. will be mobbed. Essentially for doing nothing. Good OR bad

Ms Berenson will be returning to a very changed culture.

[cstanleytech]

4. I'm thinking its more wishful thinking on her part than anything. nt

[Justice]

2. Just travelled to Peru for work and was thinking about Lori Berenson

So happy she is heading home.

[FairWinds]

3. Welcome Home Lori !!

Veterans For Peace

[StevieM]

5. Welcome home, Lori!! Your return is long overdue. (eom)

[niyad]

6. welcome home, lori.

[roody]

7. happy for her