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Canadian Supreme Court Rejects Appeal from U.S. Deserters

HeadlineNov 16, 2007

Meanwhile, two servicemembers who fled to Canada to avoid serving in Iraq have been denied a bid for refugee status there. On Thursday, Canada’s Supreme Court denied to hear an appeal from Jeremy Hinzman and Brandon Hughey. Both face up to five years in prison if deported back to the United States.

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