U.S. Marine Convicted in Iraq Massacre Discharged under Honorable Conditions

The U.S. Marine Corps has discharged the lone marine convicted in the 2005 massacre of 24 Iraqi civilians in the Iraqi town of Haditha. Sergeant Frank Wuterich avoided charges of involuntary manslaughter and walked away with no jail time after pleading guilty to dereliction of duty last month. Wuterich allegedly led the Haditha massacre and was the last defendant to face charges. Six other marines have had their charges dropped or dismissed, while another soldier was acquitted. Wuterich has reportedly received a general discharge under honorable conditions — one level below an honorable discharge.

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