Army: Soldier accused of killing Afghan villagers used steroids
CNN Asia Friday 1st June, 2012
Army Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is accused of leaving his post and attacking 2 Afghan villages The U.S. military announced amended charges against him on Friday They include 2 counts of steroid possession and 1 of wrongfully consuming alcohol Bales now faces 16 counts of premeditated murder, one less than previously
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