The Haditha Marines-The Squad Leader-A Final Chapter (SSgt Wuterich-Master Thread)

1-2-2012

[Girlene]

Withstanding the pressures of the last six years since the Haditha incident hit the public air waves speaks volumes about SSgt Wuterich’s character. I doubt a lot of people could have done the same.

[Jemian]

Prayers are continuing. There is no reason for SSgt Wuterich to plea guilty to anything.

[Girlene]

Understood, xzins.

Your points are all valid and strong reasons why the defense has won this case already. It almost seems like the prosecution went into this court martial to exonerate SSgt Wuterich (go figure). I only pointed out the different background/experiences the jury may have. Hopefully, they will give SSgt Wuterich what he deserves. Not guilty verdict....period.

[xzins]

You are a class act, Girl. I’m honored to be your FRiend.

[RedRover]

No there isn’t. And he won’t take a deal unless all charges are totally dismissed and other conditions are met. He’s calling the shots.

[jazusamo]

Agreed, those are four huge facts and I don’t believe Puckett and Faraj will advise SSgt Wuterich to agree to anything that’s not in his best interest. Of course the decision is up to Wuterich but he’s withstood over these years what many could not have.

I believe it has been confirmed court resumes at 1300 hours today, PST. Praying that the prosecution folds its case.

[jazusamo]

It speaks volumes that SSgt Wuterich is no hurry to just take a deal

Amen to that, Red.

[Girlene]

Back at you, xzins. :-)

We’ll see what’s up the trial, shortly.

[smoothsailing]

>>>I believe it has been confirmed court resumes at 1300 hours today, PST. Praying that the prosecution folds its case.<<<

Confirmed by LA Times...

The trial was set to resume at 8:30 a.m. Thursday. But late Wednesday, that was delayed until 1 p.m. (PST)

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2012/01/marine-court-martial-to-resume-amid-indications-of-talk-of-plea-bargain.html

Also confirmed last night by our anonymous sources on the scene! :)

SET TO RESUME IN LESS THAN TWO HOURS.

[Girlene]

Thanks, smooth - 1300 hours PST (oops, I had assumed EST) From the article you posted:

......."The military judge, Lt. Col. David Jones, abruptly recessed the trial Wednesday afternoon, telling the lawyers to discuss "other options." He added he would be available for consultation."...........

[jazusamo]

Bump!

[Jemian]

Half an hour to go (I think). I’m praying for all charges to be dropped and for SSgt Wuterich be reinstated with back pay and commendations. And apologies. Groveling, groveling apologies.

[jazusamo]

I’m praying too, FRiend and I couldn’t agree more with you.

[RedRover]

Lots of press on hand today. Word is there’ll be a stipulation of settlement at 1pm...official decision tomorrow. Will try to post news ASAP.

[Girlene]

Thanks, Red.

[RedRover]

Nothing official until tomorrow morning at 8:30. Nat will have a story in maybe an hour.

[Jemian]

Thanks for keeping us informed.

[jazusamo]

Thanks Red, looking forward to Nat’s story.

[smoothsailing]

OK. Waiting for Nat.

[RedRover]

Nothing official until tomorrow morning at 8:30. Nat will have a story in maybe an hour.