That explains why he fleed to NK of all places. I suppose it’s a not-yet-revealed part of the original investigation that got overshadowed by his escape and it didn’t come to a conclusion at the time he ran.
King was accused of soliciting a Snapchat user in July 2023 to “knowingly and willingly produce child pornography.” He was also accused of possession of child pornography.
He was also charged with insubordination for leaving his base after curfew and drinking alcohol in violation of Army regulations.
It’s also weirdly thrown in there without much detail. Seems like that should be driving the story
That explains why he fleed to NK of all places. I suppose it’s a not-yet-revealed part of the original investigation that got overshadowed by his escape and it didn’t come to a conclusion at the time he ran.
Also explains why North Korea kicked him out.
They announced the CSAM charges last year.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-army-charges-private-travis-king-with-desertion-over-dash-into-north-korea-2023-10-20/