Iraq electrocutions higher than previously reported

[RamboLiberal]

Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The number of U.S. troops and contractors electrocuted in Iraq is higher than previously reported, and now stands at 18, a senator said yesterday.

Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., issued a statement with the revised number after a briefing by the Pentagon's inspector general's office. The IG's office has been investigating the death of a Green Beret from Pittsburgh's Shaler suburb, Sgt. Ryan Maseth, who was electrocuted in January while showering in his barracks in Iraq.

Gary Comerford, a spokesman for the Pentagon's IG, confirmed the department is reviewing investigations conducted by the Army's Criminal Investigation Division and Criminal Investigation Command of 18 possible deaths.

Several of those cases have been deemed accidents because they involved situations such as coming into contact with power lines. Others resulted from situations where individuals were repairing air-conditioning units, providing generator maintenance or using a shower, according to the IG.

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Of those electrocuted, 16 were U.S. military personnel and two others were U.S. contractors, Mr. Casey's office said. The military has previously put the tally at slightly lower than 18.

Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08253/910620-100.stm

[FatDave]

1. Because, what, there wouldn't be a coverup?

:shrug:

[Wilms]

2. k&r n/t