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US Army officer sentenced to 25 years for murder of Iraqi detainee
March 1, 2009 by Lucas Tanglen
A military jury in Kentucky on Saturday sentenced US Army First Lt. Michael Behenna to 25 years in prison after convicting him Friday of the murder and assault of an Iraqi detainee. The 101st Airborne Division officer, who claimed he acted in self-defense by shooting the victim, could have.... [more]

Two US soldiers charged in death of Iraqi detainee
August 3, 2008 by Nick Fiske
The US-led Multi-National Force-Iraq announced Saturday that it has charged two US soldiers with premeditated murder, assault, making a false official statement and obstruction of justice in connection with the death of an Iraqi detainee. Staff Sgt. Hal M. Warner and First Lt. Michael C. Behenna,.... [more]