I listened to the segment, as well. Hmmmmm, Jane Siegel was clueless about SSgt Wuterich’s particular circumstances.....thought he’d been incarcerated all this time. Siegel, if I remember, defended one of the Hamdania 8 (or Pendleton 8), I think Jodka.
There’s a reason Tim McGirk didn’t vist the Haditha Damn when he was offered the opportunity after he published his article. He would have fainted at the machismo all around him. I am surprised/impressed he survived in Iraq given the way he sounds on audio.
Yes, Siegel seemed to be claiming that Wuterich has been incarcerated at Leavenworth for 6 years, although she also said he did time in the Pendleton brig. It was weird. Still, she mostly defended Wuterich even if very clumsily.
I too listened to the interview with Siegel and McGirk. Siegel was clueless as to the circumstances of SSgt Wuterich. I thought lawyers knew better than to ask or answer questions when they don’t know the correct response. Shows how this Haditha investigation was handled from the beginning.
Now to what I really want to respond to. TIM McGIRK. NO, we don’t owe any apologies to the Iraqis. Yes , civilian losses are tragic. Yes, civilian losses should be avoided. THIS WAS WAR. “War is often a prolonged conflict typified by extreme aggression, social disruption and usually high mortality.” Politicians don’t fight wars, our armed forces fight the wars, pay the ultimate price and sacrifice their tomorrows to keep AMERICA safe. Our Haditha Marines did what they were trained to do..and above all else they followed NUMBER ONE on the ROE. (no matter how many times the politicos want to change them) Marines can use deadly force to protect themselves and other Marines.
How innocent were the civilians of Haditha on November 19, 2005????? Now may be the time for 65 NCIS agents to re-enter Haditha and ask the questions that still go unanswered. Safa Younis is now 16 years old. Now may be the time to ask her why she didn’t go to school that day. Why she covered her ears to avoid the concussion of the IED blast. How did she know the bomb would be exploded? The NCIS botched this investigation from the beginning.
Our prayers and God’s blessings to SSgt Frank and the Wuterich family. Rosemarie and David, you fought the good fight. . Frank and his three girls will be in our thoughts and prayers forever. Our Haditha Marines fought the good fight. Americans remain safe because of the deeds and sacrifices of these Marines.
God Bless Our Haditha Marines
The Sharratt Family