Prosecutors say Hayssam was already under investigation for financial wrongdoing, and had hoped that he would receive leniency if he "negotiated" the safe release of the hostages.
Procurorii declară că Hayssam era deja investigat pentru delicte financiare, acesta sperând că va beneficia de indulgenţă dacă va "negocia" eliberarea în siguranţă a ostaticilor.