Ryan Johnson

Released
Era:2010s
State:California
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Iraq Veterans Against the War
Ryan Johnson

Biography

Ryan Johnson was a US Army soldier who refused deployment to Iraq and sought refuge in Canada. He helped organize a Toronto chapter of Iraq Veterans Against the War before returning to the United States and serving a military prison term.

Case

Charges: Military prosecution following unauthorized absence and refusal of Iraq deployment; exact plea specifications unverified
Sentenced: 2016
Incarcerated: 2016
Released: 2017
Sentence: A supporter reported his court-martial, ten-month sentence and actual imprisonment in October 2016. A March 2017 campaign update describes continuing confinement at Miramar and visits from his wife. An October 2017 report confirms release and resettlement. The earlier predicted May release is not entered as an actual date.

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