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Updated 10/07/2008 08:28 AM

Jury selection in Troy soldier's case

By: Web Staff

Jury selection in Troy soldier's case
FORT BRAGG, N.C. -- Jury selection begins in the trial of a Troy soldier accused of killing two Army officers with a bomb in Iraq. National Guard Staff Sergeant Alberto Martinez is accused of killing New York National Guard officers Captain Phillip Esposito and First Lieutenant Louis Allen.

A military judge rejected three last-minute defense requests to dismiss charges against him Monday. Martinez could face the death penalty if convicted.

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The trial is being held at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. Opening arguments are set for next Monday.