U.S. Marine Escapes Jail Time For Iraq Killings

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A U.S. Marine accused of killing two dozen Iraqis in 2005 was demoted but won’t serve any jail time, a judge ruled.

Reuters reports:

Staff Sergeant Frank Wuterich, who led an eight-man squad whose other members have all been let off, was sentenced to 90 days confinement but he will not serve them under a deal with prosecutors.

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