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MILITARY: Judge dismisses charges against Marine (Haditha)
NC Times ^ | June 17, 2008 | AP

Posted on 06/17/2008 9:50:16 AM PDT by 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.


TOPICS: Breaking News; Crime/Corruption; Foreign Affairs; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: chessani; haditha; iraq; marines; murtha; rushlimbaugh; uci
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To: xzins; bigheadfred
#4 is pineapple upside down cake ...Chocolate is highly over-rated

I suppose #5 is carrot cake, barely edging out that crappy fruit cake that has been passed around the family for the last 15 years? (Now I'm duckin' and runnin') :-)
421 posted on 06/17/2008 9:19:38 PM PDT by Girlene (CONGRATULATIONS, LT COL CHESSANI!)
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To: RedRover
Scott Silliman, a Duke University law professor ... now there's a recommendation...
422 posted on 06/17/2008 9:27:20 PM PDT by ArmyTeach (Huah 4th BDE 25th INF)
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To: jazusamo

Murtha was wrong and he should be made to publicly appologize... need a senate resolution on this now sponsored by the GOP


423 posted on 06/17/2008 9:27:43 PM PDT by Typical_Whitey (Prepare to do your time as Corvee labor on the Plantation of Barack and Michell Obama.)
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To: cookcounty; Just A Nobody
A serious jornalistic investigation was not possible in Haditha in 2005-2006, but now it is. Some ambitious reporter with a broader view of things might make some interesting discoveries

Although this might sound good to clear their names once and for all..

I am seriously afraid of what other "interesting discoveries" might be made. The media does not have a very good track record of giving our men and women in uniform the benefit of the doubt. (Just my two cents)

424 posted on 06/17/2008 9:28:52 PM PDT by pinkpanther111
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To: Girlene; bigheadfred; RedRover

Carrot cake could never crack the top ten.

#5 is the National Favorite: Deep Dish Apple Pie

Fruit cake....I think I’m the only one in my family that likes it. It think it’s Abbey of Gethsemene near Bardstown KY that makes the world’s best fruitcake (maybe they’re the rum cake people.) In any case, you can go on a religious retreat and eat heavenly treats.

I think I’ll start a new religion based on dessert. Bighead Fred will be my first convert.

Amazing Glaze
How sweet the taste
that dripped down my
Cinnabun!

I once just ate
dessert when told,
but now
I eat
for fun.


425 posted on 06/17/2008 9:34:06 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain -- Those denying the War was Necessary Do NOT Support the Troops!)
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To: Girlene; lilycicero
I hope this year's salmon run is as easy to hook as you two!

(My birthday's not for 10 months, but I could make an exception... ;~)

426 posted on 06/17/2008 9:34:27 PM PDT by 4woodenboats (Congratulations Lt. Col. Chessani! Fire SECNAV Winter!)
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To: 4woodenboats; lilycicero
I hope this year's salmon run is as easy to hook as you two!

LOL. We are predictable!
427 posted on 06/17/2008 9:41:08 PM PDT by Girlene (CONGRATULATIONS, LT COL CHESSANI!)
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To: jazusamo; RedRover; Just A Nobody; Girlene
You're gonna love this! I hope Michelle turns this into a column this week that we can post in News/Activism!

Marines vs. Haditha Smear Merchants

G'Night All! A Wonderful Day this has been!

428 posted on 06/17/2008 9:43:46 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: xzins

xzins, #5 is Apple Pie? Amazing Glace....LOL....I think you’ve been dipping into the rum cake. What will Red and Jaz think when they see our posts in the am?


429 posted on 06/17/2008 9:44:56 PM PDT by Girlene (CONGRATULATIONS, LT COL CHESSANI!)
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To: Girlene

They’ll probably sic the religion moderator on us.

We can plead late night sugar shock!

:>)


430 posted on 06/17/2008 9:47:45 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain -- Those denying the War was Necessary Do NOT Support the Troops!)
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To: smoothsailing
'Nite, smooth. WOW. Great article by Michelle Malkin, US Marines Vs. Haditha Smear Merchants. From the article:

....."The Times, Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa, and the rest of the anti-war drum-pounders who fueled the smear campaign against the troops two years ago should hang their hands in shame. They won't, of course. Perpetuating the "cold-blooded Marines" narrative means never having to say you're sorry.

It means never having to look Lt. Col. Chessani (charges dismissed), Lt. Andrew Grayson (acquitted), Lance Cpl. Stephen Tatum (charges dismissed), Capt. Lucas McConnell (charges dismissed), Lance Cpl. Justin Sharratt (charges dismissed), Sgt. Sanick Dela Cruz (charges dismissed), Sgt. Frank Wuterich (awaiting trial) and their families in the eyes and apologize for the preemptive character assassination they all faced at the hands of the hyperventilating, noose-hanging press.".........
431 posted on 06/17/2008 9:56:25 PM PDT by Girlene (CONGRATULATIONS, LT COL CHESSANI!)
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To: xzins; Girlene
Sugar shock?????!!!!!


432 posted on 06/17/2008 10:01:14 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: Religion Moderator; Girlene

I do NOT want to run into that late at night!!

Rotflol!


433 posted on 06/17/2008 10:02:43 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain -- Those denying the War was Necessary Do NOT Support the Troops!)
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To: xzins

LOL!


434 posted on 06/17/2008 10:03:45 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: Religion Moderator; xzins

LOLOLOL! We are so busted, xzins! We’ll stay off the sugar, Religion Moderator. Scout’s honor!


435 posted on 06/17/2008 10:05:39 PM PDT by Girlene (CONGRATULATIONS, LT COL CHESSANI!)
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To: Girlene

LOL!


436 posted on 06/17/2008 10:07:16 PM PDT by Religion Moderator
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To: Girlene; Religion Moderator; bigheadfred

Nite all.


437 posted on 06/17/2008 10:07:47 PM PDT by xzins (Retired Army Chaplain -- Those denying the War was Necessary Do NOT Support the Troops!)
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To: Girlene; 4woodenboats

Salmon run?


438 posted on 06/17/2008 10:09:30 PM PDT by lilycicero (Where do they get their sneakers?)
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To: Girlene

Too late, I just finished off most of a pint of Hagen Dazs!


439 posted on 06/17/2008 10:10:06 PM PDT by 4woodenboats (Congratulations Lt. Col. Chessani! Fire SECNAV Winter!)
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To: lilycicero

They do from me!


440 posted on 06/17/2008 10:11:19 PM PDT by 4woodenboats (Congratulations Lt. Col. Chessani! Fire SECNAV Winter!)
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