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Soldier to Face Court-Martial over “Kill Team” Charges

HeadlineOct 18, 2010

An Army commander has ordered Spc. Jeremy Morlock to face a general court-martial for allegedly murdering three Afghan men and for being part of a secret “kill team” in Afghanistan that murdered unarmed civilians at random and collected body parts, such as fingers, for trophies. If convicted, Morlock could face life in prison without parole. Morlock is one of twelve US soldiers accused of forming the secret kill team.

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