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War Resister Robin Long Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison

HeadlineAug 25, 2008

And American war resister Robin Long has been sentenced to fifteen months in prison after he pleaded guilty to desertion with intent to remain away permanently. In 2005, Long left his tank unit after learning that it was bound for Iraq. He then fled to British Columbia. He lived in Canada up until last month, when he was deported.

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