"The killing is one of a series of incidents that has tarnished the reputation of US troops in Iraq."
Yep, just like the statements of John Kerry, John Murtha, "turbin" Durbin, et al.
How the heck can this one incident tarnish the reputation of the troops. 5 soldiers out of 150,000 soldiers? I'm surprised there hasn't been more incidents like this, it has to be madness over there.
So are we ever going to see a trial with evidence if they get all these guys to plead guilty?
That sounds suspicious. Just keep pressuring them till they all 'confess' then no need for evidence and witnesses?
Its amazing what people will plead guilty to if you keep them in solitary long enough.