Murtha only wanted to turn public opinion against the war and is using grunts to do it. We'll see what comes out at the trial--if there ever is one. The DOD has been happy so far for a media lynching.
Every article 15 I was present for - as a witness, has typically a railroading as far NJP is concerned. As far as courts martial, most likely a special courts martial when a capital crime has been committed, the results are debateable, but in most cases, the officers still get a free pass. And they wash their hands of the whole affair.
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