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The Rape and Murder of Abeer
Sexual Abuse and Rape in Iraq
Women in Iraq
Sexual Abuse and the Military
The Rape and Murder of Abeer
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Close up to U.S. soldier who raped and murdered in Iraq, Reuters, 1 March 07
The crime captured world headlines, but the courtroom was tiny. I could have reached out and touched the U.S. soldier who raped a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and helped murder her and her family.
Soldier Didn't Plan Rape, Slayings, His Lawyers Say, Associated Press, 24 February 07
Lawyers for Pfc. Jesse Spielman told a judge Friday that he was not involved in planning the attack with other soldiers. Spielman faces a maximum sentence of life in prison
without parole if convicted.
Soldier Could Be Paroled, Cortez Eligible in 10 Years, Leaf Chronicle, 23 February 07
The Fort Campbell courtroom was thick with emotion during Sgt. Paul Cortez's court-martial hearing. "I'm sorry I let you guys down, you guys treated me better than this," Cortez said, turning to two of his former superior officers.
Soldier Gets 100 Years for Rape, Killing, Associated Press, 22 February 07
Sgt. Paul E. Cortez, 24, also was given a dishonorable discharge. He will be eligible for parole in 10 years under the terms of his plea agreement.
Soldier Faces Life in Jail, Leaf Chronicle, 22 February 07
Premeditated murder removed from charges against Sgt. Cortez.
Soldier Breaks Down During Graphic Account of Girl's Rape, The Independent, 22 February 07
Sgt Paul Cortez, a US soldier being court-martialled for raping a 14-year-old Iraqi girl and killing her family last March, broke down in tears yesterday as he gave a graphic account of the unprovoked attack.
Prosecutors Sought Calls, Family Testimony in Iraq Slaying Case, Associated Press, 12 February 07
Phone calls made from jail by Steven Green were recorded and subpoenaed by the federal grand jury, federal prosecutors said in court documents made public Monday.
Attorneys in Iraq Rape Case Say Prosecutors Abused Grand Jury, Associated Press, 19 January 07
Attorneys for Steven D. Green said prosecutors used the grand jury to subpoena Green's military and medical records after Green was accused of the rape and murders — among the worst atrocities allegedly committed by U.S. military personnel in Iraq.
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