Travis King, a US soldier stationed in South Korea, has been charged with desertion and a range of other crimes, including assaulting fellow soldiers and soliciting child abuse images, according to multiple US media reports.
The United States Army has filed eight charges against Mr. King, whose case has garnered significant attention. The charges include physical assault against fellow soldiers, possession of a child abuse video, making false statements, and illegal possession of alcohol. If convicted of desertion, Mr. King could face a prison sentence of up to five years.
