It's strange how disparate pieces of information come together. The news of a former US soldier who is being charged with the rape and murder of an Iraqi teenager and her family was disturbing. Now add that to the fact that the alleged perpetrator had already been discharged from the army for behaviour issues. Then add to it that the charges have been laid because another soldier has come forward with evidence. Then add to that that this soldier has only come forward following the abduction and killing of two US soldiers in Iraq recently. His motive: reports suggest he was concerned that the deaths of the US soldiers were revenge killings. I'm not sure if he was part of the same unit, but it would certainly give you pause for thought. Especially as the liberating US (and other friendly nation) forces on the ground in Iraq are immune from prosecution under local law. This is currently being reviewed.
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