Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Otto Warmbier" in English language version.
He was denied communication with his family by any means until in early June 2017 they were informed he was in a coma and had been in that condition for one year.
Some who have visited the Pyongyang hotel say that [Warmbier] had undoubtedly ventured onto the fifth floor and removed a propaganda poster from the wall - a detail never confirmed by the North Korean government or Yanggakdo Hotel...
A North Korean official... says [Warmbier] entered the staff-only second floor of the hotel intending to steal a sign or banner with a political slogan.
My local source claimed that Otto admitted in court stealing the picture... from the staff-only second floor, not the also off-limits fifth floor, as widely reported.
Robert Kelly, a political scientist at Busan National University, says...'I genuinely think he did it' ... But, he says, 'I'm kind of surprised this poor kid has been held for so long.'*Keneally, Meghan (March 18, 2016). "Odds of N. Korea Releasing US Student May Lie in Past Cases". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
'He did a college prank, a mistake, but 15 years to be sentenced. That's crazy,' [Bill] Richardson said.*Fish, Isaac Stone (June 19, 2017). "Why You Should Still Visit North Korea". Roads & Kingdoms.
Warmbier almost certainly did try to steal a North Korean poster, although the 15-year-sentencing greatly exaggerates the severity of his crime.*Lang, Jacqui (August 3, 2018). "The mysterious death of Otto Warmbier". Who. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019.
Dr Ben Habib, a lecturer in international relations at Melbourne's La Trobe University, says... 'Stealing that poster was such a stupid thing to do. He got himself way out of his depth... He should have known better. Anyone who goes to North Korea is briefed extensively about what to do and what not to do—the government there runs by different rules. It's drummed into you, if you cross the line, expect ramifications.'
Robert Kelly, a political scientist at Busan National University, says...'I genuinely think he did it' ... But, he says, 'I'm kind of surprised this poor kid has been held for so long.'*Keneally, Meghan (March 18, 2016). "Odds of N. Korea Releasing US Student May Lie in Past Cases". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
'He did a college prank, a mistake, but 15 years to be sentenced. That's crazy,' [Bill] Richardson said.*Fish, Isaac Stone (June 19, 2017). "Why You Should Still Visit North Korea". Roads & Kingdoms.
Warmbier almost certainly did try to steal a North Korean poster, although the 15-year-sentencing greatly exaggerates the severity of his crime.*Lang, Jacqui (August 3, 2018). "The mysterious death of Otto Warmbier". Who. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019.
Dr Ben Habib, a lecturer in international relations at Melbourne's La Trobe University, says... 'Stealing that poster was such a stupid thing to do. He got himself way out of his depth... He should have known better. Anyone who goes to North Korea is briefed extensively about what to do and what not to do—the government there runs by different rules. It's drummed into you, if you cross the line, expect ramifications.'
Finally, Yun persuaded the North Koreans to let him see Otto. Flueckiger and Yun were shuttled to Pyongyang Friendship Hospital, a private facility that often treats foreign diplomats living in the city. [...] The North Koreans asked Flueckiger to sign a report testifying that Otto had been well cared for in hospital. "I would have been willing to fudge that report if I thought it would get Otto released," Flueckiger said. "But as it turned out," despite the most basic facilities (the room's sink did not even work), "he got good care and I did not have to lie."
His once straight teeth were misaligned, and he had an unexplained scarred wound on his foot. An expert said in court papers that the injuries suggested he had been tortured with electrocution.
Robert Kelly, a political scientist at Busan National University, says...'I genuinely think he did it' ... But, he says, 'I'm kind of surprised this poor kid has been held for so long.'*Keneally, Meghan (March 18, 2016). "Odds of N. Korea Releasing US Student May Lie in Past Cases". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
'He did a college prank, a mistake, but 15 years to be sentenced. That's crazy,' [Bill] Richardson said.*Fish, Isaac Stone (June 19, 2017). "Why You Should Still Visit North Korea". Roads & Kingdoms.
Warmbier almost certainly did try to steal a North Korean poster, although the 15-year-sentencing greatly exaggerates the severity of his crime.*Lang, Jacqui (August 3, 2018). "The mysterious death of Otto Warmbier". Who. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019.
Dr Ben Habib, a lecturer in international relations at Melbourne's La Trobe University, says... 'Stealing that poster was such a stupid thing to do. He got himself way out of his depth... He should have known better. Anyone who goes to North Korea is briefed extensively about what to do and what not to do—the government there runs by different rules. It's drummed into you, if you cross the line, expect ramifications.'
[Warmbier] has received plenty of criticism from people who felt he should have had the common sense to stay away from a hostile country entirely.
He was denied communication with his family by any means until in early June 2017 they were informed he was in a coma and had been in that condition for one year.
His once straight teeth were misaligned, and he had an unexplained scarred wound on his foot. An expert said in court papers that the injuries suggested he had been tortured with electrocution.
A North Korean official... says [Warmbier] entered the staff-only second floor of the hotel intending to steal a sign or banner with a political slogan.
[Warmbier] has received plenty of criticism from people who felt he should have had the common sense to stay away from a hostile country entirely.
Robert Kelly, a political scientist at Busan National University, says...'I genuinely think he did it' ... But, he says, 'I'm kind of surprised this poor kid has been held for so long.'*Keneally, Meghan (March 18, 2016). "Odds of N. Korea Releasing US Student May Lie in Past Cases". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
'He did a college prank, a mistake, but 15 years to be sentenced. That's crazy,' [Bill] Richardson said.*Fish, Isaac Stone (June 19, 2017). "Why You Should Still Visit North Korea". Roads & Kingdoms.
Warmbier almost certainly did try to steal a North Korean poster, although the 15-year-sentencing greatly exaggerates the severity of his crime.*Lang, Jacqui (August 3, 2018). "The mysterious death of Otto Warmbier". Who. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019.
Dr Ben Habib, a lecturer in international relations at Melbourne's La Trobe University, says... 'Stealing that poster was such a stupid thing to do. He got himself way out of his depth... He should have known better. Anyone who goes to North Korea is briefed extensively about what to do and what not to do—the government there runs by different rules. It's drummed into you, if you cross the line, expect ramifications.'
Robert Kelly, a political scientist at Busan National University, says...'I genuinely think he did it' ... But, he says, 'I'm kind of surprised this poor kid has been held for so long.'*Keneally, Meghan (March 18, 2016). "Odds of N. Korea Releasing US Student May Lie in Past Cases". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
'He did a college prank, a mistake, but 15 years to be sentenced. That's crazy,' [Bill] Richardson said.*Fish, Isaac Stone (June 19, 2017). "Why You Should Still Visit North Korea". Roads & Kingdoms.
Warmbier almost certainly did try to steal a North Korean poster, although the 15-year-sentencing greatly exaggerates the severity of his crime.*Lang, Jacqui (August 3, 2018). "The mysterious death of Otto Warmbier". Who. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019.
Dr Ben Habib, a lecturer in international relations at Melbourne's La Trobe University, says... 'Stealing that poster was such a stupid thing to do. He got himself way out of his depth... He should have known better. Anyone who goes to North Korea is briefed extensively about what to do and what not to do—the government there runs by different rules. It's drummed into you, if you cross the line, expect ramifications.'
Robert Kelly, a political scientist at Busan National University, says...'I genuinely think he did it' ... But, he says, 'I'm kind of surprised this poor kid has been held for so long.'*Keneally, Meghan (March 18, 2016). "Odds of N. Korea Releasing US Student May Lie in Past Cases". ABC News. Archived from the original on November 6, 2018. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
'He did a college prank, a mistake, but 15 years to be sentenced. That's crazy,' [Bill] Richardson said.*Fish, Isaac Stone (June 19, 2017). "Why You Should Still Visit North Korea". Roads & Kingdoms.
Warmbier almost certainly did try to steal a North Korean poster, although the 15-year-sentencing greatly exaggerates the severity of his crime.*Lang, Jacqui (August 3, 2018). "The mysterious death of Otto Warmbier". Who. Archived from the original on April 25, 2019.
Dr Ben Habib, a lecturer in international relations at Melbourne's La Trobe University, says... 'Stealing that poster was such a stupid thing to do. He got himself way out of his depth... He should have known better. Anyone who goes to North Korea is briefed extensively about what to do and what not to do—the government there runs by different rules. It's drummed into you, if you cross the line, expect ramifications.'
