Cambodia court sentences James Ricketson six years in prison on espionage guilt

A Cambodian court sentenced an Australian filmmaker to six years in prison after finding him guilty of espionage on Friday.

James Ricketson, 69, was arrested last June after he was photographed flying a drone above a political rally organized by the now-dissolved opposition Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP).

Speaking in court after the verdict, Ricketson expressed disbelief. "Which country was I conducting espionage for?" he asked.

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