From Reuters:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Marine sergeant has been charged with 13 counts of murder in the killings of unarmed civilians in Haditha, Iraq, one of his defense lawyers said on Thursday.
Mark Zaid, an attorney for Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich, said the charges served against his client do not allege premeditated murder and carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. Zaid other Marines investigated in the case had yet to receive word from the military on any possible charges.
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In the Navy, if you’re a captain of a ship, and your ship bumps another ship, even while you’re asleep (or visiting another ship)… your career is ended.
I really have to respect the Navy.