Posted on 01/06/2012 4:19:29 AM PST by RedRover
And the very real, massacre at Fort Hood? Where IS Col. Hassan? Still collecting his paycheck?
And the very real, massacre at Fort Hood? Where IS Col. Hassan? Still collecting his paycheck?
And the very real, massacre at Fort Hood? Where IS Col. Hassan? Still collecting his paycheck?
And the very real, massacre at Fort Hood? Where IS Col. Hassan? Still collecting his paycheck?
Let's not forget 3 other Marines careers were ruined because of a rush to judgment:
Maj. Gen. Richard Huck, Col. Robert Sokoloski, and Col.Stephen Davis.
I wonder if Dinsmore is to testify on behalf of the defense.
his testimony plus the Scan Eagle video should make this a short proceeding.
Semper Fi...
Good piece by Nat and thanks to you both for covering this.
Yes, still charged with the deaths at the “white taxi”. It’s always been difficult to “true up” the numbers. You’ll recall that even though the allegation was that 24 Iraqis were killed, the Marines were individually charged with the deaths of less than that number.
And it’s more confusing now because it’s been decided to use numbers for the alleged victims in court rather than names.
I need to spend some time with the (recently revised) charges and try to make sense of the numbers. Will let you know what I find out.
Maybe so but let’s hope an appeal is moot!
Agreed.
Given the nature of ROEs then in effect, I honestly can’t see how he can be convicted.
Thanks for that reminder about Maj. Gen. Richard Huck, Col. Robert Sokoloski, and Col. Stephen Davis. Good men all.
Yes, Major Dinsmore will testify (last I knew he was a major—maybe he’s made lieutenant colonel by now) and that will be a big deal (except to the media who will ignore the real story, as usual).
Thanks. The charge sheet I found, did indicate the 5 guys from the taxi when I cross-referenced names with those on Wikepedia. I don’t think it was the most current charge sheet, though.
The original charge sheet for all eight Marines (posted here) had nine specifications of Voluntary Manslaughter for SSgt Wuterich.
As you'll see at the link above, the specifications listed eight people by name (from houses 1, 2, and 3) and then the ninth specification gets vague: "willfully and unlawfully kill one or more unknown persons, located near a white car, at or near the intersection of Routes Chestnut and Viper, by shooting them with a loaded M16A4 service rifle."
Dela Cruz testified there were five at the car so that would give a total of 13. But I'll let you know if I get more up-to-date charge sheet or more information.
Thanks, jaz. Since someone has to do it, I’m glad it’s us!
Excellent question, cricket! And I’ve never heard anyone in the media call the real one a massacre.
Powerful and Informative Update by Nat Helms!
Thanks Red for providing the link to the SSgt Wuterich Master Thread.
Excellent Post!
For some reason, the USMC site with the charge sheets keeps giving me an error message. Hey, now that I think about it, that makes sense!
Thanks, smooth! Nat’s staying about five minutes from the camp gates in Oceanside. Said he found a place with that best sushi he’s had since he was in Japan.
Haven’t had any updates today but hope for something soon.
Good for Nat! Looking forward to his daily updates.
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