Soldier Accused in Killings Gets Barefoot Bandit Lawyer

We still don't know the name of the US soldier accused of killing 16 people in Afghanistan, but one of his attorneys certainly has a high profile. Seattle's John Henry Browne tells the News Tribune of Tacoma that he will assist military attorneys with the defense. Browne has defended a slew of big-name clients, most recently the Barefoot Bandit. Years ago, he represented serial killer Ted Bundy, notes AP.

He wouldn't divulge any information about the 38-year-old soldier, other than to say he's from the Tacoma area and sought out Browne via the military because of his reputation. “He’s from here, and he knows who I am,” Browne told the local newspaper, adding that the case is "more political than legal." One possible avenue of defense is the brain injury that the soldier suffered on a previous tour of duty. (More John Henry Browne stories.)