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Man involved in Suu Kyi's conviction leaves for US



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It's likely that anything or anyone could have triggered the arrest and conviction of Suu Kyi (again) but since this was not his first time attempting such action, he's not going to have much sympathy nor will the people of Myanmar be thrilled with his release.

The U.S. Embassy says an American man imprisoned for sneaking into the home of Myanmar's democracy leader has been flown out of the country.

John Yettaw, 53, was arrested after swimming to Aung San Suu Kyi's home and staying two days.

The embassy says Yettaw of Falcon, Missouri is headed to Bangkok, Thailand on Sunday on a military plane with U.S. Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia. The senator secured his release Saturday with a plea to Myanmar's ruling junta.


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