Sgt. Calvin Gibbs, Kill Team Leader, On Trial

The court martial of Sgt. Gibbs is the culmination of an investigation into the use of marijuana in his squad that began 18 months ago. Judges have already convicted three other members of the rogue platoon who pleaded guilty in exchange for reduced sentences.
Sgt Gibbs' trial is due to last around one week, with approximately 30 witnesses expected to testify.
Proceedings on Friday will include jury selection, as well as other procedural motions.
Jeremy Morlock, 23, who was sentenced to 24 years in jail and dishonourably discharged, is expected to testify against Sgt Gibbs under the terms of his plea deal.
The 5th Stryker Brigade was deployed in western Kandahar.
During his hearing, Morlock admitted to involvement in the murders and to using stolen weapons to implicate the victims as enemy fighters.