Agustin Aguayo, a 35-year-old Army medic and conscientious objector, will face court martial on March 6. Aguayo was formally charged by the Army with desertion and missing movement.
Read MoreIf convicted of both offenses, Spc. Agustin Aguayo, with the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, could receive a maximum prison term of seven years, said Maj.
Read MoreSupporters said Aguayo expected to be jailed for refusing to go to Iraq when he turned himself in to military authorities in Germany two months ago.
Read MoreAguayo, who is being held in a U.S. prison in Germany after going absent without leave, said he enlisted as a way to earn money for his education.
Read MoreAguayo vs. the Secretary of the Army Tuesday, November 21st Court of Appeals in U.S. District Court, 5th Floor 333 Constitution Avenue, NW Washington, DC (near Judiciary Square Metro Station).
Read MoreAbout a dozen peace activists were in the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C. to support Agustin Aguayo in his case. The judges at the Court of Appeals issued no decision but according to attorney Peter Goldberger, this is usual.
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