[markomalley]

He also said he was also told shots were heard from the bedroom and shortly afterwards Private Steven Green emerged from the room, put down his AK-47 assault rifle then raped the girl while Cortez held her down

Last time I checked, US soldiers do not carry the AK-47 (except, perhaps, as a war trophy).

[twinself]

Of course you're right, but being so "super-smart" they might have used a Kalashnikov to mislead possible investigations. These poor people's house wasn't far away from the US garisson. I hope they will reveal the truth and if they REALLY did it, their lives should be taken.

[MineralMan]

"Last time I checked, US soldiers do not carry the AK-47 (except, perhaps, as a war trophy)."

Yet, AK-47s are fairly available in that theater. I'd guess that someone wanting to disguise a murder might just use one, instead of his issue weapon.

This case is not over. Right now, they're just deciding whether to hold a court martial. As always, I will withhold judgment until the case is concluded.

Green, on the other hand, is not exactly what I'd call a stable person, based on articles about him.

We shall see. But the AK-47 thing is easily explained.

[ibheath]

Last time I checked, US soldiers do not carry the AK-47 (except, perhaps, as a war trophy).

IIRC, many of our troops favor the AK-47 for it's rugged reliability, and will pick one up to carry for use.

[MikefromOhio]

AK-47s are so common over there, it's would be more surprising to me if they DIDN'T have a few around.....

[Solson]

Apparently he did this to disguise the murder and make it look like the insurgents did this.