Jeffrey Schilling
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Jeffrey Schilling, an American citizen and Muslim convert, was held by terrorist group Abu Sayyaf (led by Kadhaffy Janjalani) for 8 months after being captured whilst visiting a terrorist camp with his wife, Ivy Osani. Abu Sayyaf demanded a $10 million dollar ransom [1] for his release, but Schilling was finally rescued by the Philippine Marines Corps on the 12 April 2001.
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Many commentators have been critical of Schilling [2], who had reportedly walked into the camp, proclaiming himself an American and thus catching the attentions of the rebel leaders.
