TMLC: A Victory for Marine LtCol Chessani

Thomas More Law Center ^ | March 17, 2009 | (no annotation)

[Gene Eric]

ANN ARBOR, MI – Late this morning, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals sitting in Washington DC, released their unanimous decision upholding the dismissal of charges against Marine Lt. Col Jeffrey Chessani on the grounds of apparent Unlawful Command Influence.  But the case may not be over yet.

For the last four years, LtCol Chessani has been investigated and prosecuted for his involvement in the so called “Haditha Massacre” – a massacre that never happened.  A 22-year veteran, Chessani has served three tours of duty in Iraq.  He served in the First Persian Gulf War and in Panama.  At the time of the November 19, 2005 Haditha incident, he was the Battalion Commander of 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines (“The Thundering Third”) – one of the most decorated units in the history of the Marine Corps.

Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, observed, “LtCol Chessani, one of the most effective combat commanders we had in Iraq, was a made political scapegoat by the civilians in the Pentagon to appease the antiwar politicians and a liberal media.  In fact, we now know that the story of the ‘massacre’ that prompted the Haditha prosecutions was a headline in a Time news article instigated by insurgent propaganda operatives.”

[Gene Eric]

for the lists

[txnativegop]

I am glad that this Marine has been vindicated.

[smokingfrog]

It’s an answer to prayer but not over yet. Keep praying.

[jazusamo]

released their unanimous decision upholding the dismissal of charges against Marine Lt. Col Jeffrey Chessani on the grounds of apparent Unlawful Command Influence.

OUTSTANDING!! A unanimous decision and very much deserved.

Thanks for the post and ping, Gene Eric..

HADITHA MARINE PING!

[airedale]

He wasn’t vindicated but they did dismiss the charges because he was being railroaded. There is a big difference.

[wolfpat]

Well, I’m sure we’ll be hearing Murtha’s apology any minute now! /sarc

[rockabyebaby]

Pinging the INFIDELS!

[AliVeritas]

Thank you Lord...

[rockinqsranch]

I wouldn’t put it past this current crowd in the WH and Congress to persue this further as diversion to keep the light from shining upon their cultural, National deconstruction activities.

[jazusamo]

This may be worthy of Front Page News, Gene.

[ScaniaBoy]

What has happened to the other Marines that were accused/railroaded? Have all been acquitted or are there more cases pending?

[Gene Eric]

>> It’s an answer to prayer but not over yet. Keep praying.

Indeed, still praying.

[EDINVA]

Hallelulia. But what has happened to the USMC? I can’t believe they’ve gone to these ends to prosecute one of their own who was an effecive commander.

[Gene Eric]

>> OUTSTANDING!! A unanimous decision and very much deserved.

Much needed light for some very dark times.

[Sequoyah101]

Front page headline == Back page apology

MSM = POS

[Sequoyah101]

Front page headline == Back page apology

MSM = POS

[smoothsailing]

Agreed, Jaz. If not front page, certainly Breaking News.

[HANG THE EXPENSE]

Political witch hunt.When murtha checks out I hope ole Chesty Puller is there to escort the piece of sh!t to the gates of hell.Thank God for the UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS!

[jazusamo]

Here's info on all the Haditha Marines.

If you would like to help with the civilian lawyer’s legal fees for the
Haditha Marines you can do so by going to these sites.

SSgt. Frank Wuterich
LtCol. Jeffrey Chessani
Defend Our Marines