Posted on May 20, 2019

A generation after 9/11, ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh leaves prison this week

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In late 2001, an American was found fighting alongside the Taliban in Afghanistan. After capture, interrogation and trial, he plea bargained for a 20 year prison sentence. In a few days, the infamous John Walker Lindh will be released on parole.

A generation after 9/11, ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh leaves prison this week

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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Send him to a deserted island.

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MSG Tony Williams

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Not many other countries would do this given his transgressions

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CWO3 (Join to see)

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He'd better have eyes in the back of his head.

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A generation after 9/11, ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh leaves prison this week

A generation after 9/11, ‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh leaves prison this week

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