Soldier shoots himself to avoid Iraq

[Mrs Behavin]

NEW YORK - A soldier who recently returned from Iraq has admitted he paid someone $500 to shoot him in the leg so he could avoid returning for another tour.
Jonathan Aponte, 20, claimed he had been robbed and shot but changed his story when police questioned him, authorities said. Aponte, who was facing another eight-month tour, had been scheduled to leave last Monday.
"As far as being shot at every day, I think it's better," Aponte told WCBS-TV in an interview that aired Friday. "Mentally I can't do it anymore. I can't handle it anymore."
Aponte was charged with conspiracy and falsely reporting an incident, according to the criminal complaint.

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[All Else Failed]

Don't blame him.

 

[IntruderLS1]

Yeah, I agree. If you're so screwed in the head that you actually shoot yourself, I can see an honorable discharge being the right move. He's better off, and his unit is better off.

The good news is, he'll get a slap on the wrist, 3 months light duty w/ psyc evals, then a discharge. He'll keep his G.I. Bill. He'll keep his training. He'll likely get some form of disability money for the rest of his life..... (That part is so abused it's retarded)

 

[Maritxu]

God, just makes me think of what he might have seen there that was so horrible....

 

[UncleBacon]

we has something simialr happen in this area but the guy had a shoot out with the cops giving the cops no choice other than to shoot him