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New York Times
May 15, 2008
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — Camp Pendleton’s commanding general has ordered a marine to be tried for murder in the killing of an unarmed detainee in Falluja, Iraq.
Sgt. Jermaine Nelson, of New York, is among three marines accused of shooting unarmed captives in November 2004.
Sergeant Nelsa, 26, is charged with unpremeditated murder and dereliction of duty. He told investigators in March 2007 that his squad leader had demanded help shooting four detainees after guns were found in the house where the Iraqis were held.
Sergeant Nelson’s attorney, Joseph Low, has said he obeyed what he perceived as an order.
Sergeant Nelson faces life in prison if convicted.
May 15, 2008
CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (AP) — Camp Pendleton’s commanding general has ordered a marine to be tried for murder in the killing of an unarmed detainee in Falluja, Iraq.
Sgt. Jermaine Nelson, of New York, is among three marines accused of shooting unarmed captives in November 2004.
Sergeant Nelsa, 26, is charged with unpremeditated murder and dereliction of duty. He told investigators in March 2007 that his squad leader had demanded help shooting four detainees after guns were found in the house where the Iraqis were held.
Sergeant Nelson’s attorney, Joseph Low, has said he obeyed what he perceived as an order.
Sergeant Nelson faces life in prison if convicted.