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On March 11, 2012, after drinking alcohol in violation of US military rules in combat zones, Bales went on a rampage through the villages of Balandi and Alkozai, murdering 16 civilians, including 9 children. He was arrested shortly afterward. | On March 11, 2012, after drinking alcohol in violation of US military rules in combat zones, Bales went on a rampage through the villages of Balandi and Alkozai, murdering 16 civilians, including 9 children. He was arrested shortly afterward. | ||
Bales was court-martialed. He confessed and plead guilty, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He is imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth. | Bales was dishonorably discharged from the army and court-martialed. He confessed and plead guilty, and was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. He is imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth. | ||
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