Marine: Unit Was Ordered to 'Crank Up Violence Level' in Iraq

Marine: Unit Was Ordered to 'Crank Up Violence Level' in Iraq

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CAMP PENDLETON, California — A Marine corporal said Marines in his unit began routinely beating Iraqis after officers ordered them to "crank up the violence level," the Los Angeles Times reported.

Cpl. Saul H. Lopezromo testified Saturday at the murder trial of Cpl. Trent D. Thomas.

"We were told to crank up the violence level," the newspaper quoted Lopezromo as saying in testimony for the defense.

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[edit on 15-7-2007 by UM_Gazz]

Well its no wonder why these people hate us in Iraq, although they are trying to make it look like the marine was crazy, I'll bet that it really was an order, and that the guy isn't as crazy as they make it out. What do you think?

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