MILITARY: Judge dismisses charges against Marine (Haditha)

NC Times ^ | June 17, 2008 | AP

[jazusamo]

CAMP PENDLETON ---- A military judge has dismissed charges against a Marine officer accused of failing to investigate the killings of 24 Iraqis.

Col. Steven Folsom dismissed charges Tuesday against Lt. Col. Jeffrey Chessani after defense attorneys raised concerns that a four-star general overseeing the prosecution was improperly influenced by an investigator probing the November 2005 shootings by a Marine squad in Haditha.

The charges were dismissed without prejudice, meaning they can be refiled, but Folsom excluded Marine Forces Central Command from future involvement.

Chessani was the highest-ranking officer implicated in the case.

[roses of sharon]

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks Michelle!!!

Jaz, have you had time to update the graphic yet?

[april15Bendovr]

I checked the Al Jazeera website.

Nothing yet but they do love to quote Murtha.

[SierraWasp]

You got it all figured out correctly! And your tagline is priceless!!!

[jazusamo]

Amen to that and thank you for your post, ASGmom!

[PhilDragoo]

I spoke to Matt on behalf of the son who graduated from the Academy in that Stadium, the father who served on USS Saratoga (CV-3), that we do not appreciate the congressman having slandered and smeared those Marines who have kept us safe from another 911 attack.

"We expect an apology from the congressman, Matt, but we are not holding our breath you understand.

"I'm keeping this civil, Matt, at. . .great. . .effort. You will pass this along to the congressman and thank you for your time today."

1-202-225-2065

[maine-iac7]

Just called Murtha’s office and they said they haven’t heard anything about it. I told them they should check Fox News and asked when an apology would be issued. They hung up on me...

Good on you!

They deserve to be perturbed - for months. They can never go through the anguish they have put our brave soldiers through - but every little bit helps.

Murtha's toll free no,

Toll-Free:(800) 289-2642

May it be well used...

[CatQuilt]

self-ping

[Just A Nobody]

SSgt. Frank Wuterich has a case pending against the traitor. I hope the rest of them join Frank in his pursuit.

[TigersEye]

Scroo Murtha!

[Gator113]

Great news!!

Arrest Murtha... RIGHT NOW!!!!

[jazusamo]

No, Justa. That’s too complicated for me, Red takes care of that :-)

[radar101]

[4woodenboats]

Thanks, jaz.

[Just A Nobody]

Him and those dang meetings! ;*)

Surprised he is not texting us from under the table. Remember when he did that a couple years ago? LOL!

[jazusamo]

I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s peeking but not able to post. LOL!

[maine-iac7]

"Post the phone number,,,,for any one else who would like to send Murtha ...pleasantries...."

toll free - Toll-Free:(800) 289-2642

He needs to know that his phone is smoking - and it shouldn't end today= it should go on for weeks

[maine-iac7]

C office of Lying Jack Murtha: 202-225-2065

Toll-Free:(800) 289-2642

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks for the links, HC. I’ll spend more time on them later, as I simply MUST get the yard done! ;*)

[RedRover]

I just got sprung!!! WOOHOO!!!!!