Two U.S. Soldiers Charged With Assault

[leftchick]

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20051030/ap_on_re_as/afghan_soldiers_charged

KABUL, Afghanistan - Two American soldiers have been charged with allegedly assaulting two detainees at a U.S.-led coalition base in southern Afghanistan, the military said Sunday.

The two troops allegedly punched the detainees on the chest, shoulders and stomach while they were being held at a base in Uruzgan province, a statement said. Neither detainee required medical attention, it said.

"The command remains committed to investigate all allegations of misconduct and will hold individuals responsible for their actions consistent with U.S. military law," Brig. Gen. Jack Sterling, a deputy coalition commander, was quoted as saying.

The charges include conspiracy to maltreat, assault and dereliction of duty. The allegations, if proven, could lead to disciplinary action, the statement said.

[Mikimouse]

1. Oh, come off it...They were just letting off some steam...

:sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm: :sarcasm:

[bahrbearian]

2. Bad Apple ! Bad Bad Bad Apple! Naughty Naughty.

[VegasWolf]

3. Rummy, "Two soldiers destroy the whole US reputation." yeah, right.