Friendly Fire Troops May Be Put On Trial for Murder ; Shock Move Over Sergeant Who Gave Up His Body Armour
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AT LEAST two members of a tank crew are facing murder charges over the 'friendly fire' death of the first British soldier to die in Iraq.
Prosecutors have been told there is 'sufficient evidence' to bring charges over the death of tank commander Sergeant Steven Roberts, following a Scotland Yard inquiry.See the full content of this document
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Friendly Fire Troops May Be Put On Trial for Murder ; Shock Move Over Sergeant Who Gave Up His Body Armour
Investigators say the men may also face a murder charge over the killing of an unarmed Iraqi civilian in the same incident near Basra in March 2003.
The inquiry was ordere...See the full content of this document