By Associated Press
Fort Campbell, KY – The Army says a Muslim soldier from Fort Campbell who won conscientious objector status, but then child pornography charges, has gone AWOL. Spokesman Rick Rzepka said Wednesday that Pfc. Naser Abdo went missing during the July 4th weekend. Abdo, a 21-year-old infantry soldier, applied for conscientious objector status last year, saying his Muslim beliefs prohibited his service in any war. Army officials recommended he be discharged as a conscientious objector, but delayed action based on the criminal charge for which he faces court martial. Abdo's attorney James Branum says his client is safe but will not say more.