AWOL Soldier Camilo Mejia Pleads For Conscientious Objector Status

Two dozen people rallied outside Fort Sill on Wednesday in support of a soldier who refuses to return to Iraq. Staff Sergeant Camilo Mejia is currently serving a one-year sentence at Fort Sill's prison for desertion. On  Wednesday Mejia went before a military panel to plead for a Conscientious Objector status. Mejia is currently serving a one-year sentence at Fort Sill's prison for desertion.  He was also dishonorably discharged. [more]