Translation of "Freipressen" in English

Warum will er Akthul Majood freipressen?
Why release Actul Makjood now! ?
OpenSubtitles v2018

Die wollen General Radek aus dem Gefängnis freipressen.
They're Russian ultranationalist radicals. They want General Radek released from prison.
OpenSubtitles v2018