Victoria Besancon
Victoria Besancon is a friend of Sarah Shaw who has been actively supporting her during her detention, including setting up a GoFundMe to help bring Shaw and her son back home to Washington, and advocating for their release while expressing deep concern for their well-being.
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Victoria Besancon spoke to the Herald via a family friend after Shaw was released.
MFAT confirms consular help for New Zealander facing detention in US
New Zealand· 2025-09-25
Victoria Besancon set up a GoFundMe page to support Sarah Shaw and her son after their release.
Kiwi woman Sarah Shaw’s lawyer says mum back in US home, taking time for herselfNew Zealand· 2025-08-18
Victoria Besancon told the Guardian that Shaw had received documents indicating she would be released.
Father of New Zealand woman held in US by Ice along with six-year-old son voices hope for release | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-08-14
Victoria Besancon is a friend of Sarah Shaw who is helping to raise money for her legal fight.
New Zealand woman and six-year-old son detained for three weeks by Ice in US enduring ‘terrifying’ ordeal | New ZealandUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-13
Victoria Besancon is Shaw’s friend who set up a GoFundMe to help Shaw and her son return home.
New Zealand woman Sarah Shaw and 6-year-old son detained by US immigrationNew Zealand· 2025-08-12