Posted on 01/11/2010 2:22:47 PM PST by 444Flyer
RICHMOND, Va. - Two Navy SEALs accused in the mistreatment of an Iraqi detainee will be tried in a U.S. military court in Iraq.
A military judge at Naval Station Norfolk on Monday moved the courts-martial of Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Keefe and Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas to Camp Victory, site of the alleged abuse. The trials are set for April.
Keefe and Huertas are accused of trying to cover up after a third SEAL allegedly punched an Iraqi suspected in a 2004 ambush that killed four U.S. security contractors.
Prosecutors said they would not bring the detainee to Norfolk to testify. The judge ruled Keefe and Huertas have the right to face their accuser.
The three SEALs have received an outpouring of public support, including the backing of several members of Congress.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) , A Navy SEAL accused in the mistreatment of an Iraqi detainee will be tried in a U.S. military court in Iraq.
A military judge in Virginia on Monday set the court-martial of Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Keefe for April 6 at Camp Victory, site of the alleged abuse.
Keefe and another SEAL are accused of trying to cover up after a third SEAL allegedly punched an Iraqi suspected in a 2004 ambush that killed four U.S. security contractors.
Prosecutors said they would not bring the detainee to Norfolk to testify. The judge ruled Keefe has the right to face his accuser and moved his trial. Keefe is from Yorktown, Va.
The three SEALs have received an outpouring of public support, including the backing of several members of Congress.
I am not understanding this at all....
“40 Congressmen Call on Special Ops Commander to Dismiss Case Brought Against Navy SEALs”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2407667/posts
“SEALs arraigned in Norfolk as protesters rally in support”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2402803/posts
“Government Has Yet to Provide Evidence to Support Its Prosecution of Navy Seals”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2402782/posts
“A fat lip? Or a black eye for the DoD?”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2401209/posts
“New Ad Urges Public Support for Court-Martialed Navy SEALs - Video”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2400710/posts
“Clubbing Our Seals”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2395650/posts
“HUMAN EVENTS Petition To Free the SEALs”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405737/posts
“Free the Navy SEALs Now”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2405087/posts
“Cease and Desist The Prosecution of 3 Navy Seals - Petition”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/2404481/post
“Navy SEALS May Go to Prison for Giving a Fat Lip to Islamic Terrorist”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2394743/posts
“Navy SEALs Face Assault Charges for Capturing Most-Wanted Terrorist”
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2393662/posts
Why, in God’s name, are they sending this trial to Iraq? This lunatic of a ‘commander-in-chief’ is killing the military, one way or another!
It’s simple to understand. In the Obamanation, punch a scumbag terrorist during his arrest and get a kangaroo court in a foreign land far from reporters’ meddling. Kill Americans in a sneak attack and you get free legal counsel, a show trial in NYC, and all the state-run media sycophants you could possibly want.
In better times, Obama and his posse would have been called “traitors”, but today we just call them “democrats”.
“I am not understanding this at all....’
Probably because of witness availability.
We got 'Change' alright.
Wonder how Rainbow Six would feel about this.
I’m also remembering an interesting book called “Without Remorse”.
I know it’s just fiction and all, but still...
The way I read it, their still getting a U.S. military trail, just in Iraq.
SHAMEFUL! Hero’s fighting these animals put on trial while criminals run rampant in DC.
Here is another article on it:
http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/article_a0293cf3-2660-5394-ad6b-068c314704cf.html
Check this out.
(snip)The SEALs have received an outpouring of support from people who consider them heroes for capturing Abed. Several members of Congress have asked that the charges be dropped, and more than 100,000 people have joined a Facebook page created to support the SEALs...”
(snip)”We were going to have to travel there to do the deposition anyway, but the government said the witness wasn't going to be available for trial,” Lombardi told The Associated Press...”
‘Without Remorse’ is my 2nd favorite book behind only ‘Ender’s Game.’
im disgusted by the entire thing...im tired of our troops being treated like enemy
We got 'Change' alright.
Excellent point!
I was shocked at how good “ender’s game” was, even though I was anticipating what was actually going on way before the end. It was very enjoyable. And I was 50 when I read it! ;)
And I agree on the Clancy book as well. My favorite.
You are far from the first to notice the similarities. See this thread on FR.
That appears to be the KENYAN VILLAGE IDIOT’S Objective! Thats for sure! How can One be punished for a punch, one stinkin punch thats only alleged, when You are capturingaliv e one of the most Horrifically Dangerous Murderers and Terrorists of all Times and an Enemy Non Uniformed Combatant as well! Its Obscene, Ludicrous, Anti-American,Anti-Military and a action that is clearly perpetrated by a Muslim Terrorist......
Heck yeah!
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