American Tourist Avoids Jail in Turks and Caicos Over Ammo Incident
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An American tourist, Bryan Hagerich, was given a suspended sentence of 52 weeks for possessing ammunition in Turks and Caicos, avoiding a potential 12-year prison term. Hagerich, who paid a $6,700 fine, returned to Pennsylvania after a monthslong ordeal. His case, along with others involving Americans, has drawn attention from U.S. lawmakers, prompting calls for travel advisories and legal reforms in Turks and Caicos.
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