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January 27, 2011

Soldier Reaches Plea Deal in Afghan "Kill Team" Case 
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An U.S. Army Specialist accused of murdering three Afghan men has
reached a plea deal that will see him testify against other soldiers.
Jeremy Morlock is one of 12 alleged members of a secret "kill team" that
murdered unarmed Afghan civilians at random and collected body parts,
such as fingers, for trophies. Under his plea deal, Morlock will receive
a maximum sentence of 24 years in prison in return for testifying
against as many as 10 other soldiers.



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