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February 23, 2012

U.S. Marine Convicted in Iraq Massacre Discharged Under Honorable Conditions 
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The U.S. Marine Corps has discharged the lone Marine convicted in the
2005 massacre of 24 Iraqi civilians in the Iraqi town of Haditha.
Sergeant Frank Wuterich avoided charges of involuntary manslaughter and
walked away with no jail time after pleading guilty to dereliction of
duty last month. Wuterich allegedly led the Haditha massacre and was the
last defendant to face charges. Six other marines have had their charges
dropped or dismissed, while another soldier was acquitted. Wuterich has
reportedly received a general discharge under honorable conditions
— one level below an honorable discharge.



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