The U.S. Army has charged Travis King with desertion after he crossed the border from South Korea during a tour of the demilitarized zone in July.
Army private Travis King, who bolted to North Korea earlier this year, has been charged with a host of crime from the U.S. ranging from desertion to possessing child pornography, according to a report from Reuters. King faces eight total charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, which also include making false statements and disobeying superior officers.
King was flown to a military hospital in Texas on Sept. 28 for medical and mental health evaluations. Details are still scarce about King's treatment in North Korean custody and the soldier has not publicly explained why he fled to one of the world's most reclusive nations. Reuters, Timothy Nerozzi and Liz Friden contributed to this report.
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