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Lindh Plea Bargains, to Cooperate With U.S. Officials
Monday, July 15, 2002
By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

"By going to Afghanistan and fighting shoulder-to-shoulder alongside the Taliban, John Walker Lindh allied himself with terrorists who reject our values of freedom and democracy and turned his back on the United States of America," Attorney General John Ashcroft said in a written statement.

WASHINGTON -- AFIS
As part of his plea bargain signed early today, American Taliban John Walker Lindh has agreed to cooperate with U.S. military officials to combat al Qaeda terrorists.

Lindh, 21, could serve up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to two of 10 charges leveled against him. He pleaded guilty to aiding the Taliban and possessing explosives in the commission of that crime. Had he been convicted of all 10 charges against him, he would have spent life in prison.

Lindh also withdrew charges that he was mistreated while in military custody.

Lindh is to cooperate "fully, truthfully and completely" with the United States, said Justice Department officials. He has agreed to testify at grand juries, trials or other proceedings, including military tribunals.
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