American journalist appears in court

16 July 2021
American journalist appears in court
This undated image Courtesy of the Fenster Family shows US journalist Danny Fenster. Managing Editor of news outlet Frontier Myanmar, Danny Fenster, a US citizen, was detained on May 24, 2021, as he attempted to board a plane at Yangon International Airport to leave military-ruled Myanmar. Photo: AFP

An American journalist detained in Myanmar since May remains in prison following another virtual court appearance Thursday as he faces allegations of working to foment dissent against the country’s military government, VOA reported.

Danny Fenster, who is the managing editor of the website Frontier Myanmar, is being held for allegedly violating section 505-A of the country’s penal code. If he is found guilty, he could face up to three years in prison.

“Nothing to report," his brother Bryan Fenster, told the website Deadline Detroit following Thursday’s appearance. "There's no indication when they will charge, if they will charge and what evidence they have," he said.