US and Iraqi troops hit suspected death squad - International Herald Tribune

BAGHDAD An American army private close to four soldiers charged with killing an Iraqi family and raping a 14-year-old girl described Monday how he became the whistle-blower in the case and how, once he spoke to military investigators, he feared for his life. Justin Watt, who was in the same platoon as the soldiers accused of the crimes, said he came forward after piecing together anecdotal evidence from those he suspected were involved in the March 12 episode. Speaking at a hearing for the four ...