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US soldier jailed for life over Iraq murders

US soldier - Jailed over Iraq deaths
US soldier - Jailed over Iraq deaths

A US soldier has been jailed for life for the murder of four bound and blindfolded prisoners in Iraq.

US Master Sergeant John E Hatley was also found guilty of conspiracy to kill the unidentified detainees, but was acquitted of a fifth charge of premeditated murder and of obstruction of justice.

He will be eligible for parole.