U.S. Army Private Travis King, who fled to North Korea in July last year, has been sentenced to 12 months of confinement after pleading guilty to desertion. King crossed the border from South Korea into North Korea, reportedly to avoid disciplinary action in the U.S. After serving time and demonstrating good behavior, King has now been released. His case drew international attention due to the rare and dangerous nature of his crossing into North Korea.
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US soldier who fled to North Korea is free after sentencing
U.S. Army Private Travis King, who last year ran into North Korea and was taken into custody there, was sentenced on Friday to one year of confinement then freed based on time already served, his lawyer said in a statement.
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US soldier who crossed into North Korea walks free after pleading guilty to desertion
Travis King fled across the border from South Korea into the North in July last year, avoiding a return to the United States and likely disciplinary action.
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US Soldier Who Fled To North Korea Sentenced For Desertion, Freed Later
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. Because of good behavior and time served, the soldier was released, according to the lawyer.
