The trial date for a Fort Leonard Wood Soldier has been moved. The court martial for Specialist Jermaine Johnson is now scheduled for June 29 thru July 1 on Fort Leonard Wood. The trail was originally set to take place from May 18-20.

Johnson’s arraignment was held March 6 at Fort Leonard Wood where he was also advised of his rights with regard to the court martial.

26 year old Specialist Johnson was apprehended on Oct. 14 by the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command at Fort Leonard Wood in connection with the death of Myria Silva on or about Oct. 10. Myria Silva was the spouse of Private First Class Benjamin Silva, who is assigned to the 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade at Fort Leonard Wood. Charges against Spc.Johnson include: Intent to deceive or provide false statements, Premeditated Murder, one specification of sodomy against Myria Silva, one specification of assault with intent to inflict grievous bodily harm against Myria Silva, one specification of adultery; one specification of kidnapping; and one specification of obstructing justice. If convicted of all charges, the maximum punishment is life in prison without parole. Johnson was serving in Fort Leonard Wood’s General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital as a healthcare specialist