North Korea’s top court has convicted two U.S. journalists, and sentenced them to 12 years in labor prison, the country’s state news agency reported Monday.

Ling and Lee - who were working for former Vice President Al Gore’s California-based Current TV - cannot appeal because they were tried in North Korea’s highest court, where decisions are final.

This is so scary. Reminds me of Brokedown Palace and Ganja Queen because I have nothing else to compare it to… (via fletter:brooklynmutt)