Robert Bales

Military Judge Orders Sanity Review For Soldier Accused In Massacre

Patricia Murphy — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 18:25:51 +0000

Attorneys for Staff Sergeant Robert Bales say they’re unsure if they’ll pursue a mental health defense in the case.

But if they do, the judge has ordered that the soldier must undergo a so-called sanity board review.

Bales is accused of murdering 16 Afghan civilians and wounding six others in an overnight rampage last March.

Bales Defense Team Calls Army's Decision 'Disappointing'

Austin Jenkins — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:12:09 +0000

The top forces commander at Washington’s Joint Base Lewis-McChord has decided to seek the death penalty against Staff Sgt. Robert Bales. He’s the 39-year old soldier accused of murdering 16 Afghan civilians earlier this year.

Bales is accused of conducting two predawn raids on villages in southern Afghanistan. The victims were mostly women and children and the Army says some of the bodies were burned.

The Risks Of Reporting From Syria

Steve Scher — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:00:00 +0000

According to the Committee to Protect Journalists, 28 reporters have been killed Syria this year — making it one of the most dangerous places on earth for the media to cover. What makes reporting from Syria so dangerous, and why do journalists continue to risk their lives for the story?

Army Orders Sgt. Bales To Capital Court Martial

editor — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:51:00 +0000

The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that Staff Sgt.

Reporter Update: Joint Base Lewis-McChord Soldier Accused Of Massacre

Sara Lerner and Patricia Murphy — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 19:46:20 +0000

Pre-trial hearings continue this evening at Joint Base Lewis-McChord for Army Staff Sergeant Robert Bales. He’s accused of massacring 16 civilians in Afghanistan, including nine children. Prosecutors say he left his base last March and went on an overnight five-hour killing spree.

The hearings will determine whether the case will advance to court-martial, where the government has said it plans to seek the death penalty. KUOW’s Sara Lerner spoke with Patricia Murphy, who’s covering the hearings.

Afghan Witnesses Testimony Next Step In Bales Hearings

Patricia Murphy — Fri, 09 Nov 2012 18:50:20 +0000

Pretrial hearings for Staff Sergeant Robert Bales continue tonight when Afghan villagers and soldiers are expected to testify by video. The hearings are expected to run into the early morning hours US time.