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ABC News
5 days ago
- ABC News
Charges dropped for US influencer stranded at Antarctic military base
A judge has dropped the charges against US influencer Ethan Guo who has been stranded at a remote location in Chilean territory in Antarctica since June. Mr Guo was charged on June 29 with handing false information to ground control and landing without authorisation. But on Monday, local time, a judge dropped the charges as part of an agreement with his lawyers and Chile's prosecutors. It required the Mr Guo to give a $US30,000 ($46,000) donation to a children's cancer foundation within 30 days to avoid a trial. He must also leave the country as soon as conditions allow and is prohibited from re-entering Chilean territory for three years. Authorities said Mr Guo landed his small plane illegally after providing false flight plan information to officials who opened an investigation. Mr Guo made headlines last year when he began a trip in an attempt to become the youngest person to fly solo to all seven continents and at the same time collect donations for research into childhood cancer. As part of his trip, the then-19-year-old who identifies as Asian American planned to go to the Antarctic, but according to the authorities he lied to officials by providing authorities with "false flight plan data." Prosecutors said he had been authorised to only fly over Punta Arenas, but that he kept going south, heading for Antarctica in his Cessna 182Q — a single-engine light aircraft known for its versatility. On Monday, after the judge's ruling, Mr Guo told The Associated Press in a text message that he was "relieved by the outcome." For the past six weeks, since being charged, he has stayed at a military base. He was not forced to stay there, only to remain in Chilean territory, but due to the severe winter in that part of the southern hemisphere, he has been unable to leave. He has also been unable to fly his plane. Chilean prosecutor Cristián Crisoto told reporters on Monday that Mr Guo's plane did "not have the capabilities to make a flight," without providing details. But the American influencer said he was talking with this lawyer to see if there was a way he could fly it. "I remain in Antarctica awaiting approval for my departure flight," Mr Guo told AP. "I sincerely hope they give it to me soon so that I and my plane can continue with my original mission." The prosecutor's office said Mr Guo must also pay all costs for his "aircraft security and personal maintenance" during his stay at the military facility. He also needs to cover all expenses for his return. AP
ABC News
27-06-2025
- Politics
- ABC News
Sorting the real from the fake in a 21st century war
The fog of war is an old term but it has very modern applications. In the conflict between Israel and Iran there have been plenty of false images and videos doing the rounds and it can be tough for foreign media to know what's accurate. So how do you tell the real from the fake? Antoinette Lattouf won her employment case against the ABC on Wednesday. Daany Saeed was in court and reflects on the media trial that made ABC the headline rather than the publisher. And a war of words has erupted this week with the E-Safety Commissioner and YouTube disputing terms as the Government considers whether or not to exempt the platform from the impending Social Media Minimum Age Legislation. Guest: Maryanne Taouk, reporter for ABC Verify
CTV News
14-05-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
Council to consider third party to review impact of misinformation and disinformation
A motion calls for a review of misinformation and disinformation, as a Calgary councillor wants a closer look at the impact of false information at city hall.
