This report worked very hard to create sympathy for her but it didn''t work on me. I realize young people do stupid things and deserve some slack but hey lady you were trying to smuggle huge ammounts of herion! What the F did you think was gonna happen? You would get sent home w/o cookies and milk? You make me sick. I really love the "oh I am about to miss my plane" with tons of herion sitting in front of her. You got off easy lady very easy. 4.5 years is nothing for the kinda of crime you were attempting....and it says at end she has worked for NASA? What? I didn't realize federal agencies were in the habit of employing people convicted of major drug crimes.

Man, some people in this world are just plain ignorant. No sh** she didn't have it as bad as most people do, but you completely are oblivious to the reason why there IS jail. To correct the wronged. So what she got a huge break? I, for one, am freakin content with what time she spent there. She know what she did wrong, she changed, learned and lived. What would be your ideal ending? For her to die? Get a grip on reality. Put yourself in her shoes and then come out saying "oh 4 years was nothing" leaving behind family, friends, and home. *sigh. I watch this show to hear about the survival of people in different rules of countries, prisons, and situations in extraordinary circumstances. Not to hate on people who didn't serve 40 years or went to a place where the living conditions were bearable. Seriously, don't read the past reviews. They are about as ignorant as it gets. This was an awesome story!! BTW she said she was pretty close to it. Just cause someone is book smart doesn't mean their street smart..

"He basically crushed my whole facade"....lolHey, I'm not totally anti drug...but heroin? She was a death merchant who acted like a 10 y/o child. 41/2 yrs for trafficking heroin? She should be counting her lucky stars. I've watched about a dozen of the drug trafficker vids and this trafficker takes the cake. And how did she get a job with NASA? I'm not sure if she was told to paint a rosy picture as part of the condition for her premature release, but if this is an accurate portrayal of life in an East Indian womens prison, it's a far cry from the way imprisoned women in this country conduct themselves. Why is that?

Alright the truth is simple. She made a horrible mistake, and she did not realize at such a young age that it would get her caught up. She wasn't in reality when she made the decision to be a "drug mule." However let's keep it real, that prison she was made to stay in was quite possibly the NICEST PRISON I'VE EVER SEEN. She was obviously more tormented psychologically than physically, which is good for her. She was never raped or tortured, not even by that scary man that strapped the drugs onto her body. No one violated her body in anyway shape or form, and it COULD HAVE BEEN WORSE. She was never beaten either. Which is good for her, because I felt bad for her. There are rich people that go over seas to other countries and donate their time and money helping the needy. They do work that is similiar to learing other cultures languages and religiouns. What she got "caught up in" and was tormented about is actually what some people do VOLUNTARILY...lol..

had to give this five stars, because Lia is SO STUPID that its like a comedy. I mean I can understand being naive but she had about 100 different opportunities to call home, confess, or contact the American Embassy. For someone who claims to be a straight A student she sure was an idiot