Just heard a weak, weak Oliver North interview on FoxNews in which North speaks glowingly of the marine justice system in this trial. He said they did everything right, that the accused have had their rights preserved, that they all were permitted to defend themselves, yada, yada.
Then he said he had to fully disclose:
Gen Mattis, he said, used to be one of HIS lieutenants.
In North’s favor, he did say he expects Wuterich to be exhonerated.
On the other hand, he also said that the Marines “had” to do this the way they’ve done it.
That’s really disappointing, but also shows why UCMJ/NCIS reform is so difficult. This kind of hooray-for-us stuff is the kind of PR mission that Corps brass excels at.
Maybe it’s just following the code of not airing dirty linen in public. I can only hope there are more serious conversations behind the scenes.
I like North, but I agree with you. His comments on this case are really lame. I hope it's just out of ignorance because he simply hasn't delved too deeply into this case.
At enormous personal expense, assisted by donations from the public who thinks that this is a travesty.
Where does Col. Ollie think that these guys should apply to get their careers and reputations back?
Thanks for the post, xzins.
Though Oliver North is one of my favorites I’m disappointed that he didn’t come out strongly against this injustice that’s taken place.