Marine Guilty In Stabbing Death Of Iraqi Soldier

Camp Pendleton - A Military jury Thursday found a Marine lance corporal guilty of negligent homicide in the stabbing death of an Iraqi soldier last year and of lying to superiors about the incident. The jury five enlisted Marines and three officers, all of whom have served in Iraq - found Lance Cpl. Delano Holmes not guilty of unpremeditated murder, which could have brought a life sentence. The lying and negligent homicide convictions carry a maximum penalty of eight years in prison and a dishonorable discharge. Holmes, 22 a reservist from Indianapolis, has been in the brig since May.