Army Lied About Soldier Abduction

USA TODAY also says they lied about casualties during the search itself.

The military had said that one other soldier was killed and 12 soldiers were wounded in the search effort. Monday’s statement, however, said no troops were killed in the search. It did not elaborate.

The Army said the three soldiers were left alone while other vehicles in their patrol moved out of sight to inspect traffic. Earlier reports reported the three Humvees became separated under fire.

Those reports now appear to be wrong, said Lt. Col. Michelle Martin-Hing, a spokeswoman for the U.S.-led coalition in Iraq.