[Girlene]

As xzins recalls, Tatun's testimony is consistent with his statements at the Article 32 hearing:

I know, and I remember Tatum's statements from the past...I was pointing out in my earlier post that NC Times reported that Tatum said the only reason he knew there was hostile intent was because of SSgt Wuterich firing his weapon. (Although, you would think Kallop telling him to clear the house would indicate hostile intent.)

I'm assuming that statement came from statements he made after the 12-16 hours interrogation back in Haditha.

The two versions contradict each other. NC Times didn't report where their version came from. I'm assuming it came from prosecutor Gannon asking Tatum, (paraphrasing), "Isn't it true you said, blah, blah, blah in your deposition with NCIS?" Since Tatum can't remember exactly what he said or signed to, he can only take their word that he did say that.

[Gene Eric]

I just looked back at some earlier reports from 2009, and came across this characterization put forth by NCT's Walker:

The storming of those homes resulted in the deaths of men, women and children, none of whom were later proven to have any ties to the bombing or the Iraqi insurgency.

I recall this shading of events was not uncommon.

MILITARY: Haditha case back in court Wednesday March 10, 2009