5 GIs Tied to Iraq Rape-Slaying Identified

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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/07/10/ap/world/mainD8IPB5KO0.shtml

(AP) Two sergeants are among five American soldiers charged in the alleged rape-murder of a young Iraqi woman and the killing of three of her relatives, the U.S. military said Monday in releasing the identities of the suspects.

It had announced Sunday that charges were filed against five soldiers after an investigation into allegations that men from the 101st Airborne Division raped and killed the woman, then fatally shot her father, mother and sister at their home in Mahmoudiya, south of Baghdad.

Sgt. Paul E. Cortez, Spc. James P. Barker, Pfc. Jesse V. Spielman and Pfc. Bryan L. Howard are accused of rape and murder and several other charges as alleged participants. They could face the death penalty if convicted.

A fifth, Sgt. Anthony W. Yribe, is charged with failing to report the attack but is not alleged to have been a direct participant.

[benburch]

1. I hope they are in protective custody.

Because I don't think they will be particularly safe in the USA or in Iraq without it.

[Turbineguy]

2. Death penalty?

It would seem that somebody has already taken their place.

[thereismore]

3. young woman again. Is it intellectual sloth or what. nt

[arcane1]

4. no shit. Can you imagine...

if a 14-year old while girl were raped and killed by a gang of black males in the U.S.? The media would be calling her a BABY, fer crissake!!

[helderheid]

5. you called it!