Platoon leader defends Afghan shootings suspect

A former platoon leader for the US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians described the allegations as "100% out of character" for the man he said was as a model soldier who saved other troops' lives.

Platoon leader defends Afghan shootings suspect
Sun, 18 Mar, 2012 - 10:25

A former platoon leader for the US soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians described the allegations as "100% out of character" for the man he said was as a model soldier who saved other troops' lives.

Captain Chris Alexander said Robert Bales, 38, worked as a stock trader before the September 11 attacks motivated him to enlist in the army.

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