Clooney , 37 , appeared at Nasheed to address imprisonment of former Maldivian President Mohamed National Press Club . High-powered lawyer was joined by National Press Club 's wife , Laila Ali . Amal Clooney told reporters she will appeal to US government to put pressure on Maldivian officials in order to secure National Press Club 's release . George and Amal dined in New York City with her parents Tuesday .
Clooney , 37 , appeared at National Press Club to address imprisonment of former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed . High-powered lawyer was joined by Nasheed 's wife , Laila Ali . Amal Clooney told reporters she will appeal to US government to put pressure on Maldivian officials in order to secure Nasheed 's release . George and Amal dined in New York City with her parents Tuesday .