A former US Army soldier's claims have been dismissed by a three-judge panel. The soldier, who was held captive for nearly five years, had argued that his punishment was unfair. He claimed it violated his due-process rights.

The panel's decision was based on a lack of jurisdiction by a lower court judge. This judge had previously considered the soldier's case and a potential conflict of interest. Further details about the case and the appeals court ruling are available from the source.

The ruling affects the soldier's court-martial conviction and sentence.