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North Korea sentences U.S. citizen Matthew Todd Miller to six years hard labor

2014-09-14 2 Dailymotion

That's American citizen Matthew Miller flanked by North Korean guards.<br/> <br />He's been sentenced to six years hard labor for committing what the government says were "hostile acts" against the country while entering North Korea under guise of a tourist.<br/> <br />These are said to be photos from his trial on Sunday.<br/> <br />North Korea hasn't elaborated on the charges against Miller.<br/> <br />The California native is in his mid-twenties and arrived in Pyongyang in April.<br/> <br />He reportedly ripped up his tourist visa on arrival and demanded asylum.<br/> <br />Miller is the second American currently serving hard labor in North Korea.<br/> <br />A third American is awaiting trial.<br/> <br />The U.S. says North Korea is using the three U.S. citizens as "pawns" and has demanded their release.<br/> <br />North Korea is under heavy U.N. sanctions for its nuclear program and has no formal diplomatic relations with the U.S.<br/> <br />It's believed to be using the detained Americans to extract high-profile visits from Washing

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