The trial of a Fort Campbell soldier accused of murdering his pregnant wife on post has been continued by a military judge.
Sergeant First Class Joseph Santiago is charged with the September 2021 murder of his pregnant spouse, Meghan Santiago, and the injury of an unborn child.
Major Russell Gordon with the special forces command public affairs office said the judge ruled against the government Friday on the admissibility of specific evidence during the trial. The government then provided the judge with notice of its intent to appeal this decision. The case will now be forwarded to the Army Court of Criminal Appeals for consideration.
The Army said Sgt. Santiago, a signal support systems specialist, was first taken into custody the day after the murder and was held at the Grayson County Jail pending the investigation by the U.S. Criminal Investigation Division.
There is no timeline for a ruling from the Army Court of Criminal Appeals. The trial will remain in continuance until the completion of the appellate process.
Major Gordon said Sgt. Santiago will remain in pre-trial confinement throughout the continuance.
