Thanks for keeping us up-to-date, Red. Looking forward to hearing more from Brian Rooney, fo’ sure.
It’s curious about Lucian Read testifying. He was not in Haditha on the day of the incident, but did take picutres of the bodies, I think the following day. I guess he did spend a fair amount of time with the 3/1 Marines, so would have something to say about their general attitude in Haditha, maybe?
Are you sure that Lucian Read took pictures of bodies? I hadn’t heard that (or, if I did, I forgot it).
Lucian Read was with Kilo Co. before and after and I believe he’ll be asked about morale, discipline, and what he observed of the accused’s behavior.
He’s said he doesn’t believe the charges. (A CNN embed said the same thing.)
I’m not sure how much weight his testimony will carry as prosecutors will say he “went native” to be part of the squad.