Austin Tice's Family Urges Action Amid New Hope for His Safe Return

The family of missing American journalist Austin Tice is hopeful for his release following the collapse of the Assad regime in Syria and the emptying of political prisons. Tice, who disappeared in 2012 while reporting on the Syrian civil war, is believed by his family to be alive, based on a vetted source. Thousands of prisoners have been released as Syrian rebels take control, raising hopes for Tice's return. The Assad regime has never acknowledged holding Tice, despite U.S. claims of his detention by the Syrian government.