US Soldier Pleads Guilty to Helping IS Kill US Troops

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The Spin

Narrative A

Any soldier who orchestrates a murderous ambush on fellow US Army personnel is a traitor and must be punished for betraying his comrades and his country. This terrorist must be handed the harshest sentence possible to deter others who would commit treason by supporting IS and its violent ideology.

Narrative B

While it's unfortunate the US Army had a potential terrorist among its troops, it's questionable how a young cavalry scout — with questionable morale — could deceive security and access portions of a US Army training manual and a military combat training video without being caught.

Metaculus Prediction


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