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  • Two journalists on witness list for war objector's trial - Lt. Ehren Watada

    07/11/2006 8:59:36 AM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 52 replies · 725+ views
    Two journalists are on the Army's list of potential witnesses who may be called in the court-martial of an officer who refused to go to Iraq with his unit because he believes the war is illegal, one of his lawyers says. One of the journalists is from California and the other is from Hawaii, said Eric Seitz of Honolulu, a defense lawyer for Lt. Ehren Watada, during in an appearance Monday at University Lutheran Church. Watada, 28, of Honolulu, was charged last week with conduct unbecoming an officer, missing troop movement and contempt toward officials - in this case, President...
  • Iraq War Objector May Face Court-Martial - Sgt. Kevin Benderman

    02/24/2005 11:02:29 AM PST · by Former Military Chick · 2 replies · 285+ views
    Los Angeles Times ^ | February 24, 2005 | From Times Wire Reports
    An Army hearing officer has recommended a court-martial for a soldier charged with desertion after he refused to deploy to Iraq. In a Feb. 16 report just released, Lt. Col. Linda Taylor recommended that Sgt. Kevin Benderman face a general court-martial, the most serious type. The procedure requires approval from Ft. Stewart's General Court-Martial Convening Authority. Benderman, 40, an Army mechanic, refused to accompany his unit Jan. 7 for a second tour in Iraq, 10 days after he gave notice that he was seeking a discharge as a conscientious objector. He said he became opposed to war after serving in...