U.S. soldier sentenced to life in Iraqi killings
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A U.S. Army medic convicted of murder for his role in the execution-style slayings of four bound and blindfolded Iraqi detainees was sentenced Friday to life in prison with the possibility of parole.
A military court handed down the sentence Friday night after nearly five hours of testimony. Sgt. Joseph Leahy, 28, will also have his rank reduced to private, his pay forfeited and be dishonorably discharged.
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As disturbing as this might be I am not shocked about this. War always brings atrocities with it, and until we end this war we will continue to discover these kinds of acts. I am appalled by them and don't condole them in any way. Although a victory in court, i feel too many of our men will end of in this predicament because the cant handle the stresses of battle. More help is needed to deal with battle field trauma.
A military court handed down the sentence Friday night after nearly five hours of testimony. Sgt. Joseph Leahy, 28, will also have his rank reduced to private, his pay forfeited and be dishonorably discharged.
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As disturbing as this might be I am not shocked about this. War always brings atrocities with it, and until we end this war we will continue to discover these kinds of acts. I am appalled by them and don't condole them in any way. Although a victory in court, i feel too many of our men will end of in this predicament because the cant handle the stresses of battle. More help is needed to deal with battle field trauma.
