T against any u. S. Company. Good morning. Welcome to Al Jazeera America. Im mad forward. An american war veteran detained in north korea is on his way back to the United States. The u. S. Is calling on the koreans to release another american, merrilman was met by american officials in budget airport early saturday. Merrill newman is expected to arrive at San Francisco around noon eastern time and al jazeeras correspondent has more. Merrill newman is headed home. The 85yearold was held captive for a month in north korea. Im glad to be on my way home. I appreciate the tolerance the dprk has given for me to fe on my own. A veteran of the korean war. He was pulled from his flight back from to the United States. He admitted to his wrongdoing and apologised. His age and medical condition played a part. Merrill newmans spoke to his son briefly. Hes in excellent spirits and eager to be reunited with his family. He was accused of hostile acts. Last week television stations put out a video of h
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