A US soldier suspected of killing an Iraqi man has appeared before a military court in Baghdad for a pre-trial hearing.
Captain Rogelio Maynulet of the 1st Armoured Division was charged with the murder and dereliction of duty for the suspected killing of an Iraqi man on May 21st near Kufa, south Baghdad.
"The charges stem from an incident in which US forces near Kufa came into contact with a black car believed to contain militia forces," the military said.
"A chase began, and US forces shot at the vehicle. The driver and a passenger were wounded. Shortly afterwards, the wounded driver was shot and killed at close range."
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The hearing is to reconvene in Germany on July 20th, the military said.