Posted on 01/25/2007 7:46:24 PM PST by RedRover
But a 26 year-old Marine officer, 2nd Lt. Nathan Phan, is not with the program. He is fighting back.
Lt. Phan’s Article 32 hearing on Friday, January 26th, should be a major news story. His lawyer, David Sheldon, is set to expose the NCIS.
On January 12th, Phan’s hearing came to an abrupt halt when a witness, Lance Cpl. Christopher Faulkner testified that the NCIS had falsified his statement. Two other Marines have sworn affidavits that their statements, written by NCIS agents, also contained outright lies. All three Marines were witnesses and have nothing to gain.
NCIS agent, Kelly Garbo, was asked on the witness stand about her role in preparing false statements. Garbo denied that the statements were false but admitted that no audio or video tapes had been made. Statements were written from memory by agents after the fact and were signed by the witness.
Faulkner testified that he was asked to sign his statement while he was on guard duty. He was only given minutes to review the statement before signing, Faulkner said.
The hearing was halted so that all three NCIS could testify. It is scheduled to happen in court tomorrow.
Chances are that the agents (Kelly Garbo, Kyle Casey, and James Connolly) will deny everything. The NCIS can count on the fact that no one is paying attention to the case anyway.
Hope you’ll be one of those who will. A bright light needs to be shined on the NCIS. Many young lives are literally at stake.
By the way, Nathan Phan faces as much as 28 years in prison if found guilty.
The Lt. Phan case is an offshoot of the Hamdania case. This development is very significant for tha Haditha case and all the other Marine prosecutions currently underway.
If you're a military blogger, please help spread the word. The North County Times is the only newspaper in the country covering this story so the news is not reaching the American public.
BTT. This one's getting very interesting indeed.
BTTT, my luv. A most excellent post!!!
Though I suppose if the going gets too tough for the NCIS, charges againt Lt Phan will quietly be dropped.
Evening, onyxie! Thanks for stopping by!
Another BTT. It won't be quiet around here if they are.
Excellent post, Red. You did a great job putting this all together.
From your lips and fingertips to God's ear....
Thanks for the post. Prayers going up!
Yes, prayers for the good guys! Logging off. See you all tomorrow!
BUMP that. He sure has!!!
Fingers crossed but mostly a prayer faithfully executed believing the good Lord is watching down with care of all that is going on, and has found favor in these Marines. May HIS perfect will be done.
I second your sentiment and it's really GOOD to see you.
Very creative. Does anybody know if these three NCIS agents will be read their miranda rights as suggested by the defense lawyer? What does this mean, by the way? I thought miranda rights were read when you were arrested. ArmyLawyer05, I noticed that you posted on another thread and thought you could shed some light on my question.
Thanks
BUMP back atcha and thanks for your support also, onyx!
If our guys had as much legal backup as the average murderer, rapist, robber or child molester they wouldn't be in this shi!t. A friend who had some "dealings" with the law in Philly, told me "Never, ever talk to the cops, especially if you're innocent".
Thank you, (((Marine Uncle))).
I hope to meet on several threads and soon.
Great post.
Thanks, Vel. The hearing is supposed to start at 8:00 am, Pacific. I'll be checking the North County Times website around lunchtime, EST.
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