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Accused Ex-Soldier Joined Military Amid “Moral Waivers” Increase

HeadlineJul 14, 2006

The New York Times has revealed new details on Steven Green, the former soldier accused of raping fourteen-year old Abeer Qasim Hamza and killing her, her parents, and five-year old sister. Green enlisted last year just days after leaving jail on his third misdemeanor conviction. He joined the armed forces just as the military increased by nearly half the rate of “moral waivers” to potential recruits.

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