WASHINGTON: A US soldier who crossed into North Korea last year pleaded guilty to desertion as part of a plea agreement Friday (Sep 20) and was sentenced to 12 months of confinement, his lawyer said. Because of good behaviour and time served, the soldier was released, according to the lawyer.
A television screen shows a photo of Travis King during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea on Aug 16, 2023. WASHINGTON: A US soldier who crossed into North Korea last year pleaded guilty to desertion as part of a plea agreement Friday and was sentenced to 12 months of confinement, his lawyer said.
"With time already served and credit for good behaviour, Travis is now free and will return home," the statement said. In a statement, the US Army's Office of Special Trial Counsel confirmed King's guilty plea as part of a deal and said that"pursuant to the terms of the plea agreement, all other charges and specifications were dismissed".
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