US soldier pleads not guilty to killing Iraqis

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http://www.khaleejtimes.ae/DisplayArticleNew.asp?xfile=data/focusoniraq/2007/September/focusoniraq_September187.xml§ion=focusoniraq&col=

26 September 2007

BAGHDAD - A US soldier accused of killing two Iraqis and trying to cover it up by planting evidence pleaded not guilty Wednesday, saying he was following his platoon leader’s orders.

Spc. Jorge G. Sandoval, of Laredo, Texas, has been charged with premeditated murder, wrongfully placing weapons with the remains of the Iraqis and obstructing justice. He faces a maximum sentence of life in prison, if convicted.

Military prosecutors said the deaths occurred separately in April and May near Iskandariyah, a mostly Sunni Arab city 50 kilometers (30 miles) south of Baghdad.

The investigation began after military authorities received reports of alleged wrongdoing from fellow soldiers, the Army has said.

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1. kills babies...claims he was following orders!!

where have we heard that before??? hmmm let me think.