Second US soldier admits executing Iraqi prisoners

A second US soldier today pleaded guilty to executing four bound and blindfolded Iraqi prisoners in Baghdad.

Second US soldier admits executing Iraqi prisoners
Mon, 30 Mar, 2009 - 13:21

A second US soldier today pleaded guilty to executing four bound and blindfolded Iraqi prisoners in Baghdad.

Sergeant Joseph Mayo (aged 27) will be sentenced later and faces life in military prison.

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