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Jarred Shaw hospitalized in Indonesia while seeking prison release

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:43 PM

Last updated Oct 9, 2026

Jarred Shaw hospitalized in Indonesia while seeking prison release

Summary

Jarred Shaw, a former college basketball player, is hospitalized at the Indonesia National Defense Center Hospital in Jakarta. He is awaiting the resolution of his drug smuggling case after being convicted in December 2025 and sentenced to 26 months in prison. Shaw has been in custody since May 2025, when he was arrested for allegedly receiving a package of cannabidiol gummies. His advocate, Donte West, expresses concern over the lack of progress in Shaw's case and the billing of his hospital stay to him. The U.S. Department of State is prepared to assist with repatriation, though Shaw has not yet seen letters confirming this support.

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By the Numbers

•Jarred Shaw has been hospitalized due to Crohn’s disease.
•He was convicted in December 2025 for drug trafficking.
•Shaw was arrested in May 2025 for attempting to smuggle drugs.
•His advocate is seeking a resolution and repatriation letter from the U.S. Embassy.
•Shaw's hospital stay is being billed to him by the Indonesian government.

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8:43 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-basketball player now in Indonesia hospital as seeks prison release

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Ex-basketball player Jarred Shaw, seeking release from an Indonesian prison after drug conviction, is now hospitalized while awaiting case resolution.
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