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Posted: Friday, August 18th, 2006 5:19 AM HST
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Army outlines case against Fort Lewis soldier refusing Iraq duty
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FORT LEWIS, Wash. (AP) _ The Army has laid out its case against an officer from Hawaii facing possible court-martial for refusing to go to Iraq.
Today at Fort Lewis, Washington, prosecutors showed video footage of First Lieutenant Ehren Watada calling the war illegal.
The investigating officer who listened to the evidence will recommend whether Watada should stand trial on charges of missing troop movement, conduct unbecoming an officer and contempt toward officials.
Lieutenant Colonel Mark Keith could recommend anything from dismissal of the charges to a general court-martial.
Keith will make his recommendation to Lieutenant General James Dubik. He has final say on whether Watada should stand trial.
If convicted, Watada could face seven years in prison and a dishonorable discharge.
(Copyright 2006 Associated Press. All rights reserved)
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