Yes. Yapping dog Mattis was the “I come in peace, if you eff with me I’ll kill you all” guy. But when someone effed with the Haditha Marines and they fought EXACTLY the way he said, he prosecuted them.
He did it because he is a coward. Mattis didn’t have the backbone to stand up for them. It was easier to sacrifice them for his career.
Then he used command influence to try to affect the outcome of the trial. Thankfully, this sneaky behavior resulted in Wuterich’s escaping an unjust murder charge.
Precisely. Years of unnecessary delays and heartbreak. Then it became apparent that Mattis’ political career was the priority.
There was an amazing effort by various FReepers to support and seek justice for the Marines. And the Thomas More Law center was there for Chessani if you recall.