"US Soldier Travis King Charged with Desertion for Running into North Korea"

U.S. soldier Pvt. 2nd Class Travis King, who fled to North Korea and was expelled in September, has been charged with desertion, assaulting fellow soldiers, and soliciting child pornography. King is accused of running across the border into North Korea from South Korea, where he was stationed, and is also facing charges related to attempting to escape from U.S. military custody, violating curfew, striking military personnel, and drinking alcohol against orders. His legal team is requesting fair treatment and a presumption of innocence, expressing concern about his mental health. King's mother supports him and looks forward to his day in court.