Tagged: Jeremy Morlock

7:55am

Thu March 24, 2011
Afghan War Crimes

Soldier sentenced to 24 years for war crimes

Credit Austin Jenkins / N3

A Washington-based soldier has been sentenced to 24-years in prison for killing unarmed civilians in Afghanistan. Specialist Jeremy Morlock pleaded guilty to three counts of premeditated murder and other crimes.

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5:06pm

Thu January 27, 2011
U.S. Military

Possible deal for soldier accused in Afghan War crimes

Credit US Army

There's been a significant development in the case of five Washington-based soldiers accused of killing unarmed Afghan civilians last year. The Washington Post reports a plea deal has been struck with one of the key defendants. But an Army spokesman cautions nothing's been finalized. 

The Post, citing an anonymous source, says Specialist Jeremy Morlock has agreed to a deal that would spare him the possibility of life in prison.

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