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August 21, 2013

Afghan Victims Testify at Sentencing Hearing of Accused Soldier 
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A sentencing hearing is underway in the trial of U.S. Army Sergeant
Robert Bales, who has pleaded guilty to murdering 16 Afghan civilians
during rampages on two villages last March. On Tuesday, a number of
Afghan victims who have been flown to the United States took the stand
to testify. Also Tuesday, a six-member jury of military personnel was
empaneled to decide Bales' fate. He would not face the death penalty as
a result of his plea deal.

 

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