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U.S. Soldier Charged With Murder Of 17 Afghans

by Martin Kaste, NPR
March 23, 2012

The U.S. Army filed charges today against Staff Sergeant Robert Bales, the soldier accused of the shooting rampage in Afghanistan. He was charged with 17 counts of murder, six counts of attempted murder, and six counts of assault.

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