It’s been more than two long years for American pastor Andrew Brunson, but he is finally on his way back to the United States.
“American pastor Andrew Brunson flew out of Turkey late Friday after a Turkish court convicted him of aiding terrorism but sentenced him only to time served.
“His release came one day after U.S. officials said a deal had been reached with Turkey’s government to secure his freedom.
“White House spokesman Judd Deere confirmed Brunson’s departure, saying he was due to arrive at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington at noon Saturday after a stop in Germany, according to a pool report…
“Brunson, 50, had been detained for two years on espionage and terrorism-related charges that the pastor and U.S. officials said were false.
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