Former U.S. soldier Steven Green suspects in rape of Iraqi teen , murder of her family . Green 's defense lawyers trying to spare their client the death penalty . They argue nurse - practitioner inability to provide clear case of acute stress disorder . She described Green 's company as having the worst morale she 'd ever seen , and she said the entire battalion was `` red , '' meaning it was `` mission incapable '' -- the troops were `` hostile , vengeful and needed increased control and command , '' without which there was a greater likelihood of misconduct . Green claims soldier interviews took place under difficult conditions in Iraq .
Former U.S. soldier Steven Green suspects in rape of Iraqi teen , murder of her family . Green 's defense lawyers trying to spare their client the death penalty . They argue nurse - practitioner inability to provide clear case of acute stress disorder . Green claims soldier interviews took place under difficult conditions in Iraq .