U.S. Soldier Charged With Murder in Deaths of 3 Afghan Civilians

A U.S. soldier has been charged with premeditated murder in the deaths of three Afghan civilians, Fox News has confirmed.

Specialist Jeremy Morlock, a 22-year-old Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier, was charged Friday with murdering three Afghan civilians this year in Kandahar province. He also was charged with assaulting a soldier in his unit.

Morlock, of Wasilla, Alaska, could face the death penalty if convicted.

Morlock, who entered the military in June 2006 and was first deployed last July, has a criminal record.

The Seattle Times reported that Morlock's wife sought a domestic-violence protective order against him two years ago in a case that was resolved. Last year, he was charged with assault and disorderly conduct and was reportedly found guilty of the latter charge.

Morlock also was charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving an injury or death when he was 15, the newspaper reported.

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