Muhamad Husain Kadir was an Iraqi prisoner killed in 2004. Private First Class Edward L. Richmond, a U.S. Army soldier, was convicted of manslaughter in relation to his death. Richmond was sentenced to three years in prison and a dishonorable discharge, as well as pay forfeiture and a reduction in rank.
Incident
Richmond was a member of the Headquarters Company, of the 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment (United States), a unit of the 25th Infantry Division (United States)'s 2nd Brigade Combat Team.
Two unidentified government witnesses provided observations of what was believed to be Richmond's motives. One claimed that Richmond was overheard talking about killing Iraqis, the other that Richmond asked to kill Kadir prior to the orders to detain villagers. Richmond claimed that he never saw Kadir handcuffed, and was defending Sergent Waruch when Kadir was shot,
Richmond was acquitted of a more serious charge of unpremeditated murder, but convicted of voluntary manslaughter and sentenced to three years in prison. He was also demoted, received a dishonorable discharge, and ordered to forfeit all pay and allowance. On November 18, 2024, U.S. District Judge John Bates sentenced Richmond to four years and three months in prison. On January 20, 2025, the first day of the second presidency of Donald Trump, Richmond was pardoned along with nearly every other participant in the Capitol attack.