The indictment of the five men represents the first prosecution of non-Defense Department contractors under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act.

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Legal experts say the U.S. Attorney is likely to try to get an indictment under the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act.

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Contractors working directly for the Pentagon fall under a separate law, the Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act, whereas those serving with American troops may be prosecuted under another law, known as the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

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