[jazusamo]

In an interview, Mr. Waple said that General Kearney proceeded with murder charges against the two soldiers even after an investigation by the Army’s Criminal Investigation Command concluded in April that the shooting had been “justifiable homicide.”

This doesn't sound good at all when a commander won't listen to the investigative service that clears the soldiers of wrong doing.

[RedRover]

This is the case you alerted me to that O’Reilly is covering. He said last night he was going to stay on it. Media coverage will help.

[Girlene]

I agree jaz, this isn't good when he orders charges brought after CIC cleared the men. They are snipers, for goodness sake, this is their job.

I thought Kearney's name sounded familiar. He's the same dude that was involved in the investigation of the incident in Afghanistan with MSOC and had the whole company expelled from Afghanistan in March, 2007. I haven't heard where this case is, at this point. Ilario Pantano was involved for a bit trying to get fundraising efforts up and running. Frank Kearney kicked the very first Marine Special Operations group to deploy in combat out of the country. It was unbelievable. Here's one link at Marine Corps Times Army general kicks Marines out of Afghanistan and another Spec ops commander relieved

Now, back to this current case....This does not sound good at all. From the New York Times article, The highest-ranking witness called to testify at the soldiers’ hearing Tuesday will be General Kearney, though it is unclear whether he will comply with the request. Hmmmmmmm.