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Soldier to Stand Trial

By Angela Hatton

Fort Campbell, KY – A Fort Campbell soldier begins his trial this week at the base on charges he murdered an Iraqi detainee in May 2008. Prosecutors say First Lieutenant Michael Behenna shot and killed Ali Mansour Mohammed and burned his body. Behenna is charged with premeditated murder, assault and making a false official statement. Another soldier, Staff Sergeant Hal Warner pled guilty last week and will testify against Behenna.