WASHINGTON—During a brief courtroom appearance, Libyan militant Ahmed Abu Khattala pleaded not guilty Saturday to a one-count indictment over his alleged role in the 2012 attack on a U.S. mission in Benghazi.

The charge carries a maximum punishment of life in prison, but Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Michael DiLorenzo told the court that additional charges were expected to be filed.

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