Michael Sang Correa, Torture, Colorado 2026

Colorado Jury Finds Gambian National Guilty of Torture

BREAKING: A Colorado jury has convicted Michael Sang Correa, a 46-year-old Gambian national, of torture charges for his involvement in the brutal treatment of numerous victims in The Gambia in 2006.

According to evidence presented at trial, Correa served in an armed unit known as the "Junglers," which answered to The Gambia’s then-President, Yahya Jammeh. The jury found that, as a Jungler, Correa conspired with others to commit torture and that he personally participated in the torture of five victims.

The victims, who testified at trial, described horrific acts of torture, including being beaten, stabbed, burned, and electrocuted. One victim reportedly had hot, molten plastic poured onto his thigh, while another was suffocated with a plastic bag over his head. A third victim was electrocuted on his body, including his genitals, and hanged upside down before being beaten.

Correa, who obtained a visa to enter the United States in 2016, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in 2019. He was subsequently placed in removal proceedings, but was eventually brought to trial on the torture charges.

The conviction marks a significant victory for the U.S. government in its efforts to hold human rights violators accountable for their crimes. As Matthew R. Galeotti, Head of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, noted, "The lesson is: if you commit violent crimes—let alone torture or other human rights violations—do not come to the United States. If you do, the Department of Justice, together with its law enforcement partners, will leave no stone unturned to see that your crimes are exposed and justice is served."

The trial was a result of a collaborative effort between the U.S. government and its international partners, who worked to gather evidence and bring Correa to justice. The conviction serves as a reminder that those who engage in torture and other human rights abuses will be held accountable, no matter where they try to hide.

Correa is scheduled to be sentenced at a later date. His conviction marks a significant step towards justice for the victims of his crimes, and serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of holding human rights violators accountable.

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