[muawiyah]

That's what that particular barrel was for - to verify that the weapon did not have a chambered round. Following that, no doubt appropriate examination of the weapon was made.

The word "allegedly" is still in the story, whether it's the military "fact sheet" or a piece of garbage from one of your "newsie" friends at the New York Times.

[Ispy4u]

Just happens that even in military hearings a man is cosidered innocent until proven guilty, hence "allegedly".

[Poohbah]

That's what that particular barrel was for - to verify that the weapon did not have a chambered round. Following that, no doubt appropriate examination of the weapon was made.

Since LTC West was physically restraining the Iraqi, and since he fired more than one round, your hypothesis is not supported.

The word "allegedly" is still in the story, whether it's the military "fact sheet" or a piece of garbage from one of your "newsie" friends at the New York Times.

LTC West admits that he committed those acts...including threatening to kill the prisoner.