SSG Bales Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder

Boise State Public Radio News | By Austin Jenkins

Published March 23, 2012 at 2:19 PM MDT

The case against Staff Sgt. Robert Bales will likely move to Joint Base Lewis-McChord . The 38-year old Washington-based soldier was charged with 17 counts of aggravated murder and other crimes. Bales is accused of massacring Afghan villagers earlier this month. He could face the death penalty if convicted.

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