thedrifter
05-15-08, 08:00 AM
Marine gets court-martial in slaying of detainee
UNION-TRIBUNE
May 15, 2008
CAMP PENDLETON: Marine Sgt. Jermaine Nelson will be court-martialed in the killing of an unarmed detainee during combat in Fallujah, Iraq, more than three years ago, Camp Pendleton officials announced yesterday.
Nelson is charged with unpremeditated murder and dereliction of duty. If convicted, he could be given a dishonorable discharge and sentenced to life in prison. Nelson is accused of killing a prisoner during a battle on Nov. 9, 2004. At the time, he was a squad leader with the Camp Pendleton-based 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.
The decision to court-martial was made Monday by Lt. Gen. Samuel Helland, commander of the Marine Corps Forces Central Command. –H.T.P.
Ellie
UNION-TRIBUNE
May 15, 2008
CAMP PENDLETON: Marine Sgt. Jermaine Nelson will be court-martialed in the killing of an unarmed detainee during combat in Fallujah, Iraq, more than three years ago, Camp Pendleton officials announced yesterday.
Nelson is charged with unpremeditated murder and dereliction of duty. If convicted, he could be given a dishonorable discharge and sentenced to life in prison. Nelson is accused of killing a prisoner during a battle on Nov. 9, 2004. At the time, he was a squad leader with the Camp Pendleton-based 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment.
The decision to court-martial was made Monday by Lt. Gen. Samuel Helland, commander of the Marine Corps Forces Central Command. –H.T.P.
Ellie