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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Lolita C. Baldor and Eric Tucker

Army private who fled to North Korea charged with desertion, held by US military, officials tells AP

AP

An army private who fled to North Korea before being returned home to the United States earlier this month has been detained by the US military and is facing charges including desertion and possessing sexual images of a child, two officials said on Thursday night.

The eight counts against Pvt Travis King are detailed in a charging document seen by The Associated Press. The officials spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the charges have not been publicly announced.

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