US Officer Fined, Will Resign for Beating Iraqi

Robin Pomeroy | Reuters | December 13, 2003

" 'While his crimes could merit a court martial, mitigating factors involved were considered including the stressful environment our leaders and soldiers face daily and Lt Col West's record as an officer and commander,' the division [court] said in a statement."

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