US soldier on 17 Afghan murder charges

A US soldier has been officially charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder over a shooting rampage in Afghanistan, military officials said today.

US soldier on 17 Afghan murder charges
Fri, 23 Mar, 2012 - 18:46

A US soldier has been officially charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder over a shooting rampage in Afghanistan, military officials said today.

Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales could face the death penalty if he is convicted.

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