Investigation into charges against 7 soldiers for abusing an unknown Iraqi detainee, shooting at seized vehicles, and/or maintaining possession of weapons seized in Baghdad. A specialist testified that an Iraqi man was handed over to U.S. forces at a traffic checkpoint after he had threatened other Iraqis with an explosive. After the detainee allegedly made verbal threats against the troops, the specialist punched him multiple times in the face to "make him shut-up." The investigation also found that a private first class struck the detainee repeatedly in the face in response to blood being spat in his direction. The detainee suffered a broken jaw. While the detainee denied that he threatened Iraqi civilians or U.S. troops, he also denied that he was abused by U.S. troops, blaming his injuries on other detainees. During questioning, the detainee repeatedly asked about the safety of his children. On the same day as the abuse, U.S. soldiers seized a number of weapons from two groups of Iraqis that they thoughts were "up to no good." The troops destroyed their vehicles as to prevent their further use and kept the weapons. Even after being instructed to turn in the seized weapons, the soldiers maintained possession of one AK-47 and a number of pistols. The investigation resulted in 4 guilty charges, 2 dismissals, and 1 nonjudicial punishment of a reduction in rank, extension of duty, and restrictions. The charges included failure to obey general order, failure to obey direct order, failure to turn in captured property, failure to turn in seized property by order of the commander, larceny, and assault (battery).