Interrogator escapes jail for killing Iraqi general

A US Army interrogator facing up to life behind bars for killing an Iraqi general by stuffing him head-first into a sleeping bag and sitting on his chest will instead escape with a reprimand, a military jury ruled early today.

Chief Warrant Officer Lewis Welshofer, who had faced up to life in prison for the death of Iraqi Maj Gen Abed Hamed Mowhoush during an interrogation session, was also ordered to forfeit £3,340 (€4,848) salary and was restricted to his place of work, worship and barracks for 60 days.