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Army to discharge officer who refused to go to Iraq

Sep. 29, 2009
1st Lt. Ehren Watada's court-martial ended in a mistrial, and the Army has decided not to attempt another prosecution. Watada had argued he would be participating in war crimes if he fought in Iraq. Army 1st Lt. Ehren Watada will be discharged by the end of the week, concluding the fight over his...
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