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Soldier indicted for betting on Maduro's capture appears in court
A U.S. Army soldier has been indicted for allegedly using classified information to place a bet on the capture of Nicolás Maduro. The soldier made over $400,000 from this bet. (sources: abcnews, thehill, cbsnews, foxnews)
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The soldier's first court appearance follows an indictment for allegedly profiting from a bet related to a military operation. Calls for a presidential pardon have emerged from some lawmakers.
- The soldier, Gannon Ken Van Dyke, is stationed at Fort Bragg.
- He is accused of using classified information to bet on the capture of Nicolás Maduro.
- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna has called for a pardon from Trump for the soldier.
- Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg commented on the soldier's actions.
Why it matters
The case raises questions about the intersection of military operations and personal financial gain.
No specific legislation identified for action yet.
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