Olongapo City (Philippines) (AFP) - A US Marine charged with murdering a transgender Filipina refused to enter a plea on Monday as he sought to have the case dismissed, but his trial will go ahead nevertheless, lawyers said.
The court overseeing proceedings against Private First Class Joseph Scott Pemberton entered a not guilty plea for him, meaning the trial can start within weeks, lawyers for the victim told reporters outside the court.
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