Mexico frees jailed ex-U.S. Marine held on gun charges

Mexico frees jailed ex-U.S. Marine held on gun charges
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Mexico on Friday released retired Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi after holding him in prison for seven months on weapons charges.

Tahmooressi, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder, was arrested in March after crossing into Mexico with three loaded guns and ammunition. The 26-year-old claimed he took a wrong turn and wound up at a Tijuana checkpoint with no way to turn around. Without making a determination of guilt, a Mexican judge ordered Tahmooressi released because of his mental condition.

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Jon Terbush

Jon Terbush is an associate editor at TheWeek.com covering politics, sports, and other things he finds interesting. He has previously written for Talking Points Memo, Raw Story, and Business Insider.