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To: Just A Nobody; Girlene; jazusamo; smoothsailing; pinkpanther111; lilycicero; freema; 444Flyer
Confirmation!

The Camp Pendleton / Iraq Investigations webpage confirms that the hearings will resume Friday at 8:00 in the Lt. Phan case.

Here's the scoop (notice my emphasis)...

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Media Advisory #07-004
Jan. 24, 2007

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Article 32 Investigation Hearing Resumes for Marine in Hamdania Investigation

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. (Jan. 24, 2007) – The Article 32 Investigation hearing for 2nd Lt. Nathan P. Phan will resume Friday here. Phan is charged with assault for his alleged involvement in the assault on three Iraqi civilians in April 2006 near Hamdania Iraq. He is also charged with making a false official statement.

Charges were preferred against Phan on Aug. 16, 2006.

The hearing for Phan is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m.

The Investigating Officer is Lt. Col. William Pigott. The hearing will not be broadcast into the media center. A pool arrangement may be established depending on the availability of seating.

The hearing, which is similar to a civilian grand jury, will follow procedures set forth in Article 32 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Additional information on Article 32 Investigation hearings and other military justice related information can be found at http://sja.hqmc.usmc.mil/JAM/MJFACTSHTS.htm

More information on the charges, specifications and legal proceedings can be found at www.usmc.mil/lapa/iraq-investigations.htm

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There's more at the link.

162 posted on 01/24/2007 2:29:18 PM PST by RedRover (They are not killers. Defend our Marines.)
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To: RedRover

In an earlier post, I had quoted the NC Times in reporting that the hearing would resume on the 25th. Friday is the 26th.


163 posted on 01/24/2007 3:21:29 PM PST by RedRover (They are not killers. Defend our Marines.)
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