The visit to the prison was unannounced, according to the internet.
The guard shot the lock off the door, and the CNN crew followed him inside.
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The report showed a man inside the cell, hiding under a blanket.
He asked for water, which the CNN team provided to him.
The man told them his name was Adel Ghurbal and that he was from Homs.
The report drew widespread attention as a dramatic moment after the fall of the Assad regime.
This led to his detention in one of Damascuss cells, as per neighborhood sources.
The site included photos from the CNN report and Salameh in military uniform.
CNN said today that it obtained a photo that showed the mans real identity.
The events transpired as they appear in our film.
The decision to release the prisoner featured in our report was taken by the guard a Syrian rebel.
We reported the scene as it unfolded, including what the prisoner told us, with clear attribution.
CNNattached a noteto online versions of its report, notifying viewers that it was investigating.
