With the Release of Gilad Shalit and Palestinians, A Look at Famous Prisoners

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After five years and four months as a captive of Hamas in Gaza, the Israeli soldier Gilad Shalit has been freed. About 1,000 Palestinian prisoners were set to be released in the deal — about half have already been let go. 

Read More: Gilad Shalit, an Israeli captive of Hamas, is set free

That got us thinking about other famous prisoners who have made the news. On our shortlist: Saddam Hussein, Amanda Knox, Troy Davis, Aung San Suu Kyi, Julian Assange, to start.

Check out these famous prisoners. 

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