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General Faces Demotion in Tillman Probe

Posted Jul 26, 07 1:15 PM CDT in US,  Politics    Editor's Choice

(Newser) – A retired three-star general who allegedly misled investigators about the death of former NFL player Pat Tillman in Afghanistan could be stripped of his stars and part of his pension, Pentagon officials told CNN. Retired Lt. Gen. Phillip Kensinger told inspectors he didn't know the Green Beret was killed by friendly fire, a statement an army probe didn't "find credible."

ABC reports that six other officers will draw grave punishments for mishandling the Tillman case. The scrutiny comes as the House Oversight Committee demands that four former White House staff members discuss when Bush administration officials knew that Tillman was not killed by Taliban fire. The Pentagon wouldn't confirm or deny the punishments, but decisions will likely be official next Tuesday.

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Now retired Lt. Gen. Phillip Kensinger cuts cake with a sword in this 2005 photo. Kensinger reportedly suppressed knowledge that Tillman's death was the result of "friendly fire".   (Army.mil)
Cpl. Pat Tillman is seen in a this 2003 file photo provided by Photography Plus. Congressional investigators told the White House on Tuesday, July 24, 2007, that they intend to question several former...   (Associated Press)
Now retired Lt. Gen. Phillip Kensinger, seen here in this official portrait, may be penalized with a reduction in rank from three to two-stars, decreasing Kensinger's monthly pension by $1,000, according...   (U.S. Military file photo)
Kevin Tillman, brother of NFL star-turned-Army Ranger Pat Tillman who was killed by friendly-fire in Afghanistan, testifies before the House Oversight and Government Reform hearing on Capitol Hill, Tuesday,...   (Associated Press)
Cpl. Pat Tillman marches as he performs the honor of being the guidon bearer during graduation ceremonies in this Friday, Oct. 25, 2002 file photo, two years before his death in Afghanistan from "friendly...   (Associated Press)
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