Trial Continues For US Platoon Accused Of War Crimes In Afghanistan

The court building at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state, where Gibbs' court martial is being held. AP

Platoon Testimony Continues In Afghan Atrocities Case -- Voice of America

Testimony continues in the military trial, court martial, of American soldier Calvin Gibbs, accused of masterminding war crimes allegedly committed by the platoon he led in Afghanistan. If convicted, Gibbs could face life in prison without parole.

It was in remote areas of Kandahar province where military prosecutors allege that Gibbs plotted fake combat scenes and planned the murders of Afghan civilians.

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