(I mean a Marine, not a Scientologist, although you have to admit the Scientologists have some good lawyers.)
Posted on 09/25/2008 9:19:51 AM PDT by Iron Munro
Edited on 09/25/2008 11:17:56 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
One of the Marines cleared in the killings of Iraqi civilians in the town of Haditha plans to sue his congressman today for statements he says defamed him and other members of his squad.
Former Marine Lance Cpl. Justin Sharratt, 24, of Canonsburg, will file a civil lawsuit against U.S. Rep. John P. Murtha, D-Johnstown, who was widely quoted two years ago saying that eight Marines carried out a cold-blooded killing of 24 civilians in the Iraqi town on Nov. 19, 2005.
(Excerpt) Read more at post-gazette.com ...
Hopefully, like even with free speech rights you still can't yell fire in a theater, you can't defame, lie and slander even though you have "privliges."
The venue and jury is open to question.
Like I said, I hope you're right.
Excellent link. Thanks.
Deb?
Nice catch! Thanks.
“Hey Murtha, YOU F——D WITH THE WRONG MARINE!”
McDermott broke an actual law, Murtha was giving a press conference. Unless the Marine gets his legal fees donated, he will be out of money before fatso. McDermott also set up a “legal fund” and I’m sure never paid out a cent of his own.
He was holding a press conference in the Capital building. I’m sure that will be considered “official”.
Understood and thanks for the reply. Take a look at the link brityank posted. This is what is looked at in the legal arena. Now it's up to the ability of the attornies to put this case together and argue it in court.
We all know Murtha is a leftist dick, I'd hate to see the Marine bankrupt himself...on the other hand, if someone is picking up his legal bills, I'd say go for it! For as long as it takes.
He did some of this at Capitol presser, but most were on talk shows. These shows won’t be protected and we might get to see the fat ass EX Marine in the witness chair. I have my fingers crossed and a check on the way to Lance Cpl. Sharratt.
**He was holding a press conference in the Capital building. I’m sure that will be considered “official”.**
Before of AFTER he made those slanderous comments on “Meet the Depressed” or whichever Talking out their a** Show?
That I would look at.. just one of a thousand reasons to gladly feed LARDASS to the Wolves!
If he was introduced and billed as “Congressman John Murtha”, he’s appearing in his official capacity. This isn’t England where proving slander is much easier.
Good. I hope they get both ears, the tail, and his nuts in a jar.
Found this! Colmes: Did Murtha say that in the right way?
Obama: You know, I don’t have the exact quotes in front of me. What I know is here is a guy who served our country. I would never second guess John Murtha... I think he’s somebody who knows of which he speaks.
Remember, when you hear Obama agree with Murtha’s “cold blooded murder” accusations against US troops, that today this is the “moderate” voice of the Democratic Party!
And, also, please don’t forget that... Democrats support the troops!!!
Try this, Deb — http://laws.findlaw.com/us/443/111.html
That is where Proxmire was sued for using his “Golden Fleece Award” where he maligned a Private Individual and group outside of his legally permitted venue of the Senate Floor.
Good. I hope they get both ears, the tail, and his nuts in a jar.
Clearly not in Murtha’s case....
As a Marine officer, he is on indefinite duty and never discharged entirely
he could still be recalled to active duty and court martialed
and he would deserve the same treatment his own words created for the men he slandered
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