I can confirm that officials in my Department, including in the Consulate General in Atlanta, are aware of this case and are providing ongoing consular assistance.
A dedicated consular officer in the Consulate has been assigned to the citizen and their family and they remain in close contact. The consular officer has provided support and advice to the citizen and their family in accordance with the Department’s Consular Assistance Charter. I can further confirm that staff of the Consulate General in Atlanta, including the Deputy Consul General, have undertaken consular visits.
I wish to assure the Deputy that officials in my Department will continue to provide all appropriate consular assistance to the citizen.