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ROBSTOWN - A Robstown soldier, who faked his kidnapping back in July, has been sentenced to three years confinement and dishonorable discharge.
Private James Gonzalez received his sentence after he pleaded guilty to desertion, making a false statement and obstruction of justice. Gonzalez entered the plea during his court martial in Fort Hood.
On July 13, the FBI told Gonzalez's family that the army had received a ransom call saying the private had been kidnapped. The caller demanded $100,000 and the withdrawal of U.S. Troops from the border.
Gonzalez was arrested in Laredo nine days later and he admitted it was all a hoax.
ROBSTOWN - A Robstown soldier, who faked his kidnapping back in July, has been sentenced to three years confinement and dishonorable discharge.
Private James Gonzalez received his sentence after he pleaded guilty to desertion, making a false statement and obstruction of justice. Gonzalez entered the plea during his court martial in Fort Hood.
On July 13, the FBI told Gonzalez's family that the army had received a ransom call saying the private had been kidnapped. The caller demanded $100,000 and the withdrawal of U.S. Troops from the border.
Gonzalez was arrested in Laredo nine days later and he admitted it was all a hoax.
