SEATTLE — The Army staff sergeant charged with slaughtering 16 villagers in one of the worst atrocities of the Afghanistan war will plead guilty to avoid the death penalty in a deal that requires him to recount the horrific attack for the first time, his attorney told The Associated Press on Wednesday. Staff Sgt. Robert Bales was "crazed" and
Attorney: US Soldier Will Plead Guilty To Massacre In Afghanistan That Killed 16
The Army staff sergeant charged with slaughtering 16 villagers will plead guilty to avoid the death penalty.