Billy Six
Billy Six is a journalist with Freelance in Venezuela. Imprisoned as of November 17, 2018; charges: Anti-state.
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Billy Six is a journalist with Freelance in Venezuela. Imprisoned as of November 17, 2018; charges: Anti-state.
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