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U.S. Soldier Convicted in Murder of Afghan Civilian

HeadlineJul 28, 2011

A U.S. soldier has been found guilty of premeditated murder in the killing of an Afghan civilian last year. On Wednesday, Connecticut National Guard Sergeant Derrick Miller was convicted of fatally shooting Atta Mohammad in the head after taking Mohammad from his home and beating him. Miller was court-martialed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. His sentence is expected to be announced today.

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