The pre-trial hearing of first Lt. Michael C. Behenna will be held on September 20. He has been charged with premeditated murder, assault, making a false official statement and obstruction of justice in the death of Ali Mansour Mohammed, the US military stated.

The same charges have been filed against Staff Sgt. Hal M. Warner. His Article 32 hearing under the United States Uniform Code of Military Justice is being held to determine whether there is substantial evidence for a court-martial and has been set for Thursday.

Both men are assigned to the same company from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, stationed in Beiji in northern Iraq.

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US soldiers face Iraq murder charges PRESS TV, Iran - 1 hour ago Two US soldiers will be called for hearings at a US base in Tikrit on charges relating to deaths of detainees during their Iraq tours. ...

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