Lawyers for Pvt. Travis King, Soldier Who Ran into North Korea, Are in Plea Negotiations Ahead of Hearing
A lawyer for Pvt. Travis King says that they have entered negotiations with prosecutors in the hopes of working out a plea deal for the young soldier who dramatically ran across the border into North Korea last July. “The negotiation that we’re in is in the best interest of both Pvt. King and the U.S. […]
The Incredible Life of the American Airman Who Created ‘King Kong’
Even if you’ve never seen the original “King Kong,” you probably know its climactic aerial assault scene. An escaped Kong has kidnapped Ann (actress Fay Wray) by reaching into her hotel room and carrying her to the top of the Empire State Building. There, he’s attacked by four Curtiss F8C Helldiver biplanes. Watching the scene, […]
Pvt. Travis King, Soldier Who Fled to North Korea, Faces Desertion and Child Pornography Charges
Pvt. Travis King — the young soldier who ran across the border into North Korea in July, triggering fears about a hostage situation before he was released without conditions in September — is now facing eight different charges from the Army, including desertion and child pornography. King’s charge sheet, which was reviewed by Military.com, alleges […]
Army Still Undecided on Whether to Punish Pvt. Travis King, But Potential Charges Loom
Whether Pvt. Travis King will face Army punishment for fleeing into North Korea in July remains an open question days after he returned to U.S. soil on Sept. 28. The Army said Tuesday that it still had not decided how to handle the case of the 23-year-old soldier as he continued the reintegration process at […]
US Officials Say Travis King, Who Crossed into North Korea, Is in American Custody
SEOUL, South Korea — The American soldier who crossed into North Korea two months ago is in American custody, two U.S. officials said Wednesday. One official said that Pvt. Travis King was transferred to U.S. custody in China. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss King’s status ahead of the US announcement. Earlier, […]
Family of Pvt. Travis King Eases Back on Claims of Being Ignored by the Army
The family of Pvt. Travis King is walking back claims that they have not been contacted by the Army since King went over to North Korea. Jonathan Franks, a spokesman recently hired by the family, took responsibility for the shift in message, telling Military.com in a phone call Monday that “in the hectic end to […]
North Korea Acknowledges US Soldier Travis King Ran Across Border, Says They Are Investigating
North Korea in a brief statement addressed the defection of U.S. Army Private 2nd Class Travis King, an American soldier who dashed across across the demilitarized zone and into the communist nation some two weeks ago, officials revealed. “I can confirm that the [Democratic People’s Republic of Korea] has responded to United Nations Command, but I don’t have any substantial progress to read out,” […]
Propaganda Tool? Bargaining Chip? What North Korea May Have in Mind for Travis King
SEOUL, South Korea — What will North Korea do about the first U.S. soldier in decades to flee into its territory? Its official media have yet to mention Pvt. Travis King, there’s little precedent for his situation and guesses about the country’s next steps vary widely. Unauthorized crossings across the Koreas’ heavily fortified border are […]
Army Secretary Worried About How North Korea May Treat Pvt. Travis King
Four days after a U.S. soldier was taken into North Korean custody, mystery still swirls over why he decided to flee across the border into the intensely isolated, authoritarian country. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said she fears for Pvt. Travis King’s safety, as the fates of other American prisoners in North Korea have been grim, […]
‘He’s in a Real Bad Place’: US Makes Little Progress in Getting Pvt. Travis King Back from North Korea
More than a day after Pvt. Travis King ran into North Korea, efforts by the Pentagon and State Department to get him back have made little headway — and the reasons for the troubled soldier fleeing across the border into the authoritarian state remained mostly a mystery. The State Department said Wednesday it was working […]
