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.

[Just A Nobody]

“All the cool people are in Iraq.”

LOL! That sounds familiar. I don't know if these guys are nuts or what, but I love 'em anyway!

conflicting rumors about LtCol Chessani

Maybe we will learn more in 72 hours.

[pissant]

Amen Velveeta. If there was ever a lawsuit that needed to be filed it is this one. But I’d be happy if one of them just knocked McGirk’s teeth down his throat. Murtha should be hanged for treason.

[jwalsh07]

Good news except to the likes of Lying John Murtha.

[Just A Nobody]

It ain't over 'till the Fat Man sings.

Dang it! I sure wish I could do photoshop putting "his" face on this pic.

I guess this one will have to do for now:

[Saoirise]

Savage has been all over this since his show started today at 3pm PST. For those in So Cal tune in to KFMB 760 am to hear him have a go at the brass. Roger Hedgecock is on vacation, he usually has Rooney on from TMC, so Savage is the only talk show that I heard covering the great news.

Congrats to Chessani and Family. Now drop the charges on Wuterich!

[Just A Nobody]

Bump to our sweet talking pissant!
I just love it when you talk this way. ;*)

[DariusBane]

One truth that remains: The Military will eat their own too. Don’t think they won’t.

[freema]

[Velveeta]

Can’t say that I disagree with you for either scenario, especially Murtha.

[freema]

[freema]

There was an update posted Sunday
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2031430/posts

[Eagles6]

Yeah, I’m glad that he brought it up. He should do a whole show like Hannity did with Justin and Darryl.

[ArmyTeach]

That is hopeful news.

[RedRover]

[Marine_Uncle]

I'm just pinging back the view of us that pinged me the good news. Surely we all shall know the outcome at this point.
Thank you Lord for your faithful support for this Marine and his loved ones. And thank you for answering so many heart felt prayers. And thank you for providing the means financially for a great group of defense lawyers that had the vision and expertise to right all the wrongs that where thrown at this honorable Marine.

[RedRover]

Please take me off your ping list.

[ArmyTeach]

... where do they all go to recover their good names and their stolen time and treasure? The most pertinent question and the one that touches on the real tragedy here. The shadow of the Haditha witch hunt will follow these Marines for a long time.

[2111USMC]

Glad ya got here.

(I was afraid you were gonna get written up for being UA!)

[getmeouttaPalmBeachCounty_FL]

I wonder if anyone has looked into Murtha’s real estate purchases. I’ll bet one could randomly pick a spot to dig and hit something. He’s a disgrace to this country.

God bless our Marines and I’m so thrilled to see the outcome today!

[jazusamo]

Amen and thanks, MU.