U.S. Army Private Who Fled to North Korea to Plead Guilty to Desertion, Lawyer Says

In a shocking turn of events, a U.S. Army private who fled to North Korea will reportedly plead guilty to desertion, according to his lawyer. The private, who has been identified as James Jenkins, went missing from his post in South Korea in 1965 and resurfaced in North Korea shortly after.

Jenkins’ lawyer, David Bowdich, revealed that his client has decided to plead guilty to desertion in a military court hearing scheduled for next week. This decision comes after decades of living in North Korea, where Jenkins married a Japanese woman who had been kidnapped by North Korean agents.

The case of James Jenkins has fascinated the public for years, as he became a propaganda tool for the North Korean regime. Jenkins appeared in propaganda films denouncing the U.S. and praising the North Korean government. However, his lawyer claims that Jenkins was coerced into making these statements.

It remains to be seen what the outcome of Jenkins’ plea will be and what repercussions he may face for his actions. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.