YANGON, Myanmar — An American facing trial for swimming to the home of Myanmar's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was motivated by religious fervor rather than criminal intent and should receive a light sentence, his lawyer said Wednesday.
Trial extended for Missouri man in Myanmar
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 | 10:55 a.m. CDT
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