Posted on 01/18/2007 3:45:16 AM PST by RedRover
Edited on 01/18/2007 8:27:44 AM PST by Sidebar Moderator. [history]
The report on the investigation of the Haditha slayings by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), leaked to the Washington Post by anonymous Pentagon sources, is based on incomplete information and is badly flawed, a source tells NewsMax.
In an careful, point-by-point examination, a veteran Marine intelligence officer, who was present and monitored the day-long action from its onset, revealed to NewsMax unknown facts either ignored by the NCIS or of which the agency seemed totally unaware.
(Excerpt) Read more at newsmax.com ...
Marine Lawyers Want Probe After Leak To Media
NCIS investigative methods come under fire over prosecution of Marine lieutenant
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I hope these men are exhonerated. They are operating in a theatre of war, not a peace-keeping mission! Mistakes are likely to be made at times. It seems like the media smell blood with this one and it would play into their twisted thinking that it's "All Bush's fault!", anyway! Good grief...will these guys get a chance at having a fair trial?
The method in the Hamdania case was to pile on pressure and get plea deals. That way, a trial could be avoided altogether. Few corporals or sergeants have the resources needed to put on a rigorous defense or get the best counsel. Fortunately, some of the families of the Haditha Marines have been willing to sell their homes and hire first-class lawyers. We have to hope it makes a difference and that justice will prevail.
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"Fortunately, some of the families of the Haditha Marines have been willing to sell their homes and hire first-class lawyers. We have to hope it makes a difference and that justice will prevail."
Thats really sad that they have to do that. I normally support the President but shame on Bush for letting this stuff happen.
Is there a defense fund set up for these guys?
The Warrior Fund is run by Tim Harrington, a retired Marine and one hell of a man. For donations to the Warrior Fund, click at the link. You can specify a donation to the Haditha Marines.
A second fund is headed up by Judge Victor Ramirez, near Pendleton in California. It is Iraq Marine Legal Defense Fund, Inc.. For the address, go to Defend Our Marines. If you send a check, write "Haditha Marines" on the memo line, if that is your preference.
In addition to these funds, an individual fund has been established for Lance Cpl. Stephen B. Tatum of the Haditha Marines. Oklahoma Freepers may want to support one of their own. You will find a pdf file with a contribution form at the Defend Our Marines link.
If you have no money, and still want to help, we need to people to contact news programs and newspapers to get this story out!
You're in, Jemian. Welcome aboard.
An article shedding favor on the Marines...I must be dreaming.
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Red THANK YOU for posting this..
Looks like I got more writin to do!
Yeah that is what I was thinking too.
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