I can see why CurrenTV might have been a bit reluctant to take on TLP in addition to all they have been dealing with this year. Today, very sad news out of the most oppressive regime in the world.

North Korea sentences US journalists to 12 years hard labour

Euna Lee and Laura Ling were seized on March 17 while working on a television documentary about North Korean exiles crossing the border into China. It is unclear if they crossed the border into North Korea or were apprehended by aggressive border guards while still inside China.

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The trial of the two journalists began on June 4, however no details emerged from the closed hearing until today. The North has not specified the exact charges, or allowed foreign observers into the proceedings.

Our thoughts and prayers are with these two brave young American women.