Testimony: U.S. soldier knew he killed Afghans
By Gene Johnson
The Associated Press
Posted : Tuesday Nov 6, 2012
JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. — Staff Sgt. Robert Bales made a mid-massacre confession, asked for help bleaching his blood-stained clothing and deliberately destroyed his laptop computer, fellow soldiers have testified — statements that prosecutors say show he knew what he was doing the night 16 civilians were slaughtered in two villages in southern Afghanistan.
The remarks, offered by soldiers testifying for the government Monday and Tuesday could pose a high hurdle for defense lawyers who have indicated that Bales’ mental health will be a big part of their case. Testimony continues with several more witnesses Wednesday in a preliminary hearing that is being held to help determine whether the case goes to a court-martial.
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