Marine says officers ordered them to 'crank up' violence level in Iraq

[kpete]

Marine says officers ordered to 'crank up' violence level in Iraq
The Associated Press
Last Updated 1:55 am PDT Sunday, July 15, 2007


CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- A Marine corporal said Marines in his unit began routinely beating Iraqis after officers ordered them to "crank up the violence level."

Cpl. Saul H. Lopezromo testified Saturday at the murder trial of Cpl. Trent D. Thomas.

"We were told to crank up the violence level," said Lopezromo, testifying for the defense.

When a juror asked for further explanation, Lopezromo said: "We beat people, sir."

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[mikita]

1. it leaves me speechless --

when you read in the full article what this soldier believes -- I see hope for change in this cuntry slipping away....