Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tell AP
An Army private who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month has been detained by the U.S. military WASHINGTON -- An Army private who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States last month has been detained by the U.S. military, two officials said Thursday night, and is facing charges including desertion and possessing sexual images of a child. The eight counts against Pvt. Travis King are detailed in a charging document seen by The Associated Press. The official s who confirmed King's confinement spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the charge s have not been publicly announced. King's mother, Claudine Gates, said in a statement that she loved her son “unconditionally” and was “extremely concerned about his mental Health .” “As his mother, I ask that my son be afforded the presumption of innocence,” she said. Desertion is a very serious charge and can result in imprisonment for as much a...