Have no idea if this happened or not.
However, there are fairly obvious negative consequences to encouraging people to think kidnapping Americans is a good way to get rich quick.
threaten the Foley family with raising money for ransom.
Have no idea if this happened or not.
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The Foley parents were both interviewed by Meagan Kelly last night and CLEARLY said they felt threatened by the State Department. The parents of Mr. Sotlof said the same.
http://www.businessinsider.com/foley-sotloff-family-threatened-prosecution-2014-9
My guess is it happened since both families making that claim.