Staff Sgt. Robert Bales Identified as Shooter in Afghanistan Rampage
Louis Peitzman · 03/17/12 12:09PM
The man charged with shooting and killing 16 Afghan civilians has been identified as Staff Sgt. Robert Bales. Although Bales has been brought back to the U.S., where he is currently being held in pre-trial detention, his military court proceedings could take place in Afghanistan. The Afghan government has demanded he face trial there. If convicted, Bales may face the death penalty.