We begin here, families breathe ago sigh of relief today after north korea released its last two american prisoners. Kenneth bae on the left and Matthew Miller on the right are both on their way back home. Bae was serving a 15year jail term for alleged antigovernment activities. And miller was sentenced to six years on charges of espionage. Dominic denatale picks up the store from los angeles. Reporter hey there. They should be landing on the west coast sometime tonight. At least thats what we understand at this time. Reassured to that came a few hours ago when kenneth baes daughter announced her father was, quote, in the air and out of north korean air space. Bae is a 46yearold Washington State korean american missionary who spent two years captive by the dprk. Was in urgent need of release. Kenneth bae was not in good physical condition. He had diabetes and high blood pressure. And so clearly a 15year term at hard labor was not going to help him. Indeed, he was actually taken out of
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