/tags/robert-bales Robert Bales en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-30/thought-of-flames-of-hell-for-sgt-bales-comforts-afghans For the victims and witnesses who came from Afghanistan to testify, the U.S. and its justice system were very strange. But seeing Staff Sgt. Robert Bales be sentenced to life in prison for killing 16 civilians brought them some peace. So too does their belief that he will suffer in the afterlife. Fri, 30 Aug 2013 13:49:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-30/thought-of-flames-of-hell-for-sgt-bales-comforts-afghans Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-08-23/u-s-soldier-sentenced-to-life-in-afghan-village-attacks A military jury has sentenced Robert Bales, the U.S. staff sergeant who admitted killing 16 Afghan civilians in 2012, to life in prison without parole. During the punishment hearings held this week, Bales was confronted by family members of victims and people who survived the March 11, 2012, attacks. Fri, 23 Aug 2013 18:27:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-23/u-s-soldier-sentenced-to-life-in-afghan-village-attacks Bill Chappell /npr-news/2013-08-21/soldier-who-admitted-to-massacre-hears-from-afghan-survivors In order to avoid the possibility of capital punishment, Robert Bales pleaded guilty to the charges this summer — a development that outraged many in Afghanistan, where victims and their family members had called for Bales to be put to death. Wed, 21 Aug 2013 22:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-21/soldier-who-admitted-to-massacre-hears-from-afghan-survivors Bill Chappell, Eyder Peralta /2013-06-05/american-soldier-pleads-guilty-in-afghan-massacre Army Sgt. Robert Bales pleaded guilty Wednesday to killing 16 Afghan civilians in a nighttime massacre. Audie Cornish talks with NPR's Martin Kaste, who listened to Sgt. Bales recount the killings at a military court hearing in Washington state. Bales has struck a deal with prosecutors that will spare him the death penalty. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:00:00 GMT /2013-06-05/american-soldier-pleads-guilty-in-afghan-massacre /npr-news/2013-06-05/u-s-soldier-pleads-guilty-in-2012-afghan-shooting-rampage Staff Sgt. Robert Bales pleaded guilty to 16 counts of premeditated murder. A judge has yet to accept his plea. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 16:36:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-05/u-s-soldier-pleads-guilty-in-2012-afghan-shooting-rampage Eyder Peralta /2013-05-29/soldier-accused-of-killing-afghan-civilians-to-plead-guilty The U.S. soldier accused of killing 16 Afghan civilians last year has agreed to a deal that will spare him the death penalty. Wed, 29 May 2013 22:24:00 GMT /2013-05-29/soldier-accused-of-killing-afghan-civilians-to-plead-guilty Martin Kaste, Robert Siegel /npr-news/2012-12-19/death-penalty-possible-in-court-martial-of-army-sgt-accused-of-afghan-killings The U.S. military hasn't executed anyone since 1961. Staff Sgt. Robert Bales is accused of murdering 16 Afghan civilians during a nighttime rampage in two villages. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 19:29:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-12-19/death-penalty-possible-in-court-martial-of-army-sgt-accused-of-afghan-killings Mark Memmott /2012-05-09/taliban-takes-advantage-of-lull-in-u-s-offensive It's been nearly two months since Sgt. Robert Bales was accused of killing 17 Afghan civilians. After that, U.S. forces essentially stopped carrying out operations in the area of the massacre. As a result, the Taliban has been able to plant more explosives. Wed, 09 May 2012 08:00:00 GMT /2012-05-09/taliban-takes-advantage-of-lull-in-u-s-offensive Renee Montagne, Tom Bowman /npr-news/2012-03-28/staff-sgt-bales-case-shows-stigma-paradox-of-ptsd Growing awareness about PTSD has had a downside, namely that civilians now assume veterans are likely to have psychological issues. Yet while in the military, many say they feel pressure to hide their problems. The recent mass shooting in Afghanistan has fueled misconceptions and further complicated efforts to treat PTSD. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 18:52:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-03-28/staff-sgt-bales-case-shows-stigma-paradox-of-ptsd Larry Abramson /npr-news/2012-03-26/top-stories-trayvon-martin-rally-supreme-court-takes-up-health-care Also: Wife of soldier accused in deaths of 17 Afghan civilians says it's "unbelievable" he did it; U.S. and China map out response to North Korea; Cheney's operation underscores heart transplant issues. Mon, 26 Mar 2012 13:20:00 GMT /npr-news/2012-03-26/top-stories-trayvon-martin-rally-supreme-court-takes-up-health-care Mark Memmott