Middle East News
US soldier sentenced to 10 years' prison for Iraq murder
Feb 11, 2008, 9:48 GMT
Baghdad - A US soldier received a 10-year prison sentence in a court martial in Baghdad for the murder of an Iraqi man during an operation last year, the US military said Monday.
Sgt. Evan Vela from the 1st Battalion, 501st Airborne, was on trial for the murder of an Iraqi man during raids last May 11 in Jurf al-Sakhr.
Vela, 24, was 'found guilty on one specification of unpremeditated murder,' according to a military statement.
The soldier was also found guilty of 'wrongfully placing an AK-47 on the remains of a deceased' and making a false official statement.
In addition to his jail sentence, the court ruling included a reduction in rank, loss of all pay and allowances and a 'dishonourable' discharge from the army.
COMMENT
blog comments powered by DisqusLatest Headlines in Middle East
- 1. Jerusalem prelate tells Arab Spring youth to have confidence
- 2. More than 100 killed in Syria ahead of ceasefire deadline
- 3. At least 43 killed in Syria, despite UN criticism
- 4. 19 killed in Syria as ceasefire deadline approaches
- 5. Pilgrims flock to Jerusalem for Easter, Passover
Older Talkback
