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US Soldier Sentenced to 24 years in Prison for Killing Afghan Civilians
[Tolo News] Spc. Jeremy Morlock, a US soldier who had killed 3 unarmed Afghan civilians was sentenced to 24 years in prison. The decision was made by military judge Lt Col Kwasi Hawks after Morlock pleaded guilty for the murder of 3 Afghan civilians.Morlock, 22, was accused of being the key person to lead the murder of 3 unarmed Afghans in the southern province of Kandahar in the first half of 2010. He has admitted that the plan was to shoot and kill Afghan civilians. The questiong at the court took place on Wednesday during which Morlock said he and other soldiers had first planned to murder unarmed Afghan civlians in 2009. He has also admitted to have smoked hashish while in service in Afghanistan. Under the plea deal, Morlock has also agreed to testify against others involved in the killings. Five others from the 5th Stryker Brigade are also to be court-martialled. Before being eligible for parole, Jeremy Morlock will have to serve at least 8 years. Posted by: Fred 2011-03-25 |
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