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To the thousands of Michael Behenna supporters
Defend Michael ^

Posted on 05/08/2012 5:42:27 AM PDT by Java4Jay

MILITARY PROSECUTORS WITHHOLD EVIDENCE; ARMY RANGER GOES TO PRISON FOR 25 YEARS FOR SHOOTING AL QAEDA OPERATIVE


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On March 20th, 2009, Army Ranger 1st Lieutenant Michael Behenna was sentenced to 25 years in prison for killing Ali Mansur, a known Al Qaeda operative while serving in Iraq. Mansur was known to be a member of an Al Qaeda cell operating in the lieutenant’s area of operation and Army intelligence believed he organized an attack on Lt. Behenna’s platoon in April 2008 which killed two U.S. soldiers and injured two more. Army intelligence ordered the release of Mansur and Lt. Behenna was ordered to return the terrorist to his home. During the return of Mansur, Lt. Behenna again questioned the Al Qaeda member for information about other members of the terrorist cell, and financial supporters. During this interrogation, Mansur attacked Lt. Behenna, who killed the terrorist in self-defense. The government subsequently prosecuted Lt. Behenna for premeditated murder.
1 posted on 05/08/2012 5:42:37 AM PDT by Java4Jay
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To: Java4Jay

Link to update about the hearing before the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) that was held on April 23, 2012.


2 posted on 05/08/2012 5:46:13 AM PDT by Java4Jay (The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people.)
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Needs to be un-done by the next legitimate President.


3 posted on 05/08/2012 7:08:39 AM PDT by Surrounded_too
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To: Java4Jay

Thanks for sharing this. We will send him a birthday card, at least.


4 posted on 05/08/2012 7:20:19 AM PDT by NEMDF
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