This three thread presentation is absolutely outstanding work by you and Nat Helms, Red. You both deserve much praise for bringing out the truth.
This along with other info you’ve brought out makes it easier to understand why recommendations in favor of the Haditha Marines and charges being dropped have occurred.
The common sense of Lt. Gen. Mattis and all the IO’s except Conlin have prevailed. Hopefully that common sense will continue with the exoneration of the balance of these Marines, I believe it will.
You’re also correct in saying it would have made a huge difference if the PAOs had come out at the start to make this info known to the public to defend the actions of these Marines. It would have countered many of the distortions and out right lies by the despicable Murtha and the press.