Thank you for your support. My only comment on your letter to Colmes is that at this point, I have no information that the prosecutors are releasing information. The way I practice law is to assume the other lawyer plays by the rules - unless I catch him cheating, then I do not hesitate to go after him. But, the lead prosecutor in the Haditha cases did not oppose my request that the Convening Authority , Lt Gen Mattis, order an investigation into the leak to the media of the NCIS report. The General did just that, and issued a protective order to all attorneys involved in the case to abide by the ethics rules, referenced in our request, or face the severe sanctions we requested. Therefore, you may want to consider omitting the allegation that the prosecutors leaked the information. If we learn later that that happened, it can be added. I like to take the high road.
LCpl Tatum responded to an armed attack in the manner he was trained to respond. That is the high road- let's stay on it. Again, your support is greatly appreciated. It is getting to the point in the preparation of the case where experts will be needed, and funds for their expenses are needed. All of the enlisted Marines accused of homicide will need that help.
Jack B. Zimmermann
Thank you for sharing that. Serves as a good reminder these Hero's still need our prayers as well as any financial support we can give.