[Girlene]

From the Investigating Officer's report....

The Iraqi's first statements to NCIS were taken in a group setting, five months after the events occurred and with knowledge that other families in Haditha had received monetary componsation from the United States for events that occurred on 19 November, 2005. The interview that resulted in the witness statements were taken by Special Agent Mannle in a group setting, with each witness adding details and discussing the events in Arabic with one another in front of Special Agent Mannle who does not speak Arabic. Additionally, although $10,000 does not appear to be a large amount of money, testimony from Maj. Hiatt suggested that such a sum of money was equal to 4 times the average annual salary of a typical resident of Haditha. Prior to making these claims, no payments were made to the Ahmed family. The Ahmed familiy was represented by an attorney who represents other families who received compensation for Marines killing their family memmbers. Shortly after making these claims, the Ahmed family was paid $10,000 in Solatio payments.

Digest just this one paragraph. Why where charges preferred? Give me a friggin break!!!!

[jazusamo]

Digest just this one paragraph. Why where charges preferred?

I believe charges were filed because of NCIS Agent Mannle. She testified (over the phone) that she believed the Iraqis from the sum total of one hour of questioning. She also became the lead investigator on the case and she shouldn't even be allowed to play an investigator on the TV show.

[smoothsailing]

The NCIS paid for the testimony they wanted, that's why they didn't pay until after they were sastified that the Ahmed family had adjusted their version of events to fit the preferred NCIS scenario.

Thank the Lord for Lt.Col. Ware.