A friend of Weinstein 's said his appearance has changed dramatically . " He used to be a very private person and now he is more open than ever," the source told The News. Captured American Warren Weinstein looks tired and pale and speaks in steady monotone in pleadiang for his freedom to President Barack Obama . Weinstein was abducted in Pakistan in August 2011 . Al Qaeda has claimed responsibility and set out conditions for his release .
A friend of Weinstein 's said his appearance has changed dramatically . "He used to be a very private person and now he is more open than ever," the source told The News. Weinstein was abducted in Pakistan in August 2011 . Al Qaeda has claimed responsibility and set out conditions for his release .