Dennis Rodman is still a central figure in U.S.-North Korea relations and he may have had a hand in the release of University of Virginia student Otto Warmbier from prison.
BREAKING: Secretary of State Rex Tillerson says North Korea is releasing jailed US university student Otto Warmbier.
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Warmbier has been in jail since last year when he ripped down a propaganda poster while visiting North Korea.
Rodman just arrived in North Korea early Tuesday, coinciding perfectly with the timing of Warmbier's release.
The night of the conclusion of the NBA Finals, the former Bulls star was spotted by CNN at Beijing International Airport, but he did not comment to the media.