BAGHDAD, May 9 (Xinhuanet) -- US forces have announced their first court-martial in Baghdad after ordering a military policeman to stand trial this month for connection with abuse of Iraqi prisoners at Abu Ghraib prison, a senior military spokesman sai d Sunday.

Photo of Jeremy C. Sivits at high school.(Xinhua/AFP File Photo)

U.S. army Specialist Jeremy Sivits. (AP)

    24-year-old spc. Jeremy C. Sivits of Hyndman, Pennsylvania, amember of the 372nd Military Police Company, will stand trial in Baghdad on May 19, Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt told a press conference.

    Sivits has been charged with maltreat detainees, dereliction of duty for failing to protect detainees from abuse, cruelty and maltreatment of detainees, said Kimmitt, the US-led coalition'sdeputy director for operations.

    Seven US soldiers including Sivits are facing criminal chargesfor alleged abuse of Iraqi prisoners. Sivits is the first for whoma trial date has been set. Enditem