Asia - Voice of America: US Citizen Jailed for Insulting Thai King Freed by Royal Pardon

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US Citizen Jailed for Insulting Thai King Freed by Royal Pardon Jul 11th 2012, 10:46 A U.S. man who was sentenced to 30 months in a Thai prison for insulting the king has been freed by a royal pardon. Joe Gordon was convicted in December for translating parts of a locally banned biography about King Bhumibol Adulyadej. U.S. Embassy spokesperson Walter Braunohler said he does not know the reason for Gordon's release, but said he was pleased with the news. "We urge Thai authorities on a regular basis, both privately and publicly, here in Bangkok and also in ... Media files: 09E4E0CF-DD5E-4DBF-8448-A9F433923ABA_cx0_cy47_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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