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Haditha Marine cleared of murder charges will challenge
prosecution
Defend Our Marines ^
| February 28, 2008
| Nathaniel R. Helms
Posted on 02/28/2008 10:15:23 AM PST by RedRover
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To: amom; jazusamo
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posted on
02/28/2008 2:02:30 PM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: amom; RedRover
Welcome from me too, amom!
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posted on
02/28/2008 2:05:51 PM PST
by
jazusamo
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: jazusamo; smoothsailing; Defend Our Marine
And I heard from Mrs. S. that she just mailed Justin his suit so he'll make a good impression. Of course, his hair has grown a bit since Fall, so he may need a fresh cut...
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posted on
02/28/2008 2:07:44 PM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: RedRover
Let’s not forget Sergeant Vela, another soldier who needs our defending, a young husband and father (see my tag line).
Until these cases, I was completely supportive of the war in Iraq, or anywhere the U.S. needed to go to kill and capture terrorists. However, when our rank-and-file troops are made into scapegoats, persecuted for following orders or defending themselves in a complex war situation, actually just properly carrying out their training, I really begin to wonder if our country has the “moral high ground”...?
These persecutions of our troops have shocked me more than any other stupid thing our government has done since 9/11.
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posted on
02/28/2008 2:18:18 PM PST
by
baa39
(Help Sgt. Evan Vela! DefendOurTroops.org)
To: baa39; bigheadfred; All
Absolutely, Evan is never far from our thoughts. Love your tagline and your homepage!
ALL: The family has established a new website: PARDON EVAN VELA. Please stop by when you can.
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posted on
02/28/2008 2:31:35 PM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: RedRover
Four officers were charged with a cover-up after Pennsylvania Congressman John Murtha, the powerful Democrat who chairs the Armed Forces sub-committee, accused the Marine infantrymen with cold-blooded murder and their officers of covering up the massacre. Two of the officers still face prosecution for dereliction of duty and other offenses.
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posted on
02/28/2008 3:03:45 PM PST
by
StarCMC
(http://cannoneerno4.wordpress.com/2008/02/24/peoples-information-support-team/ -JOIN US!-We're PIST!)
To: StarCMC
When (please God) they are all cleared, then can we try Congressman Murtha for treason?
We need a law that no Democrats be allowed on the Armed Services Committee. It’s too much of a threat to national security.
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posted on
02/28/2008 4:18:46 PM PST
by
baa39
(Help Sgt. Evan Vela! DefendOurTroops.org)
To: kellynla; RedRover; Defend Our Marine
I've thought that before. There is no proof that Marines killed anyone in houses 1-3. They could just as easily have been offed by the bad guys for propaganda.
I was watching a tape of the frontline piece last night for the first time. McGirk is just the slimey little worm that I imagined he was. I can see why he was such a big hit at the taliban thanksgiving.
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posted on
02/28/2008 4:36:02 PM PST
by
Eagles6
To: RedRover
Hopefully Justin’s testimonies shall convince the JAG his team mates are innocent of all charges leveled at them.
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posted on
02/28/2008 4:49:54 PM PST
by
Marine_Uncle
(Duncan Hunter was our best choice...)
To: RedRover; jazusamo
Thanks to the both of you for that warm welcome.
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posted on
02/28/2008 5:36:04 PM PST
by
amom
(Proud Blue Star Mom of a US Soldier protecting our freedom from the sandbox (IHALY2TONK)
To: RedRover
A great tactical move by the defense.
To: StarCMC
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posted on
02/28/2008 6:57:37 PM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: Diver Dave
I trust it’ll pay off bigtime.
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posted on
02/28/2008 6:58:38 PM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: RedRover
I don’t understand: I always thought that immunity provided by the PROSECUTION was only granted when the prosecution thought the testimony would help ITS case. How does this help the prosecution????
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posted on
03/01/2008 6:21:48 AM PST
by
LS
(CNN is the Amtrak of News)
To: LS
The government grants immunity--not the prosecution. The water is muddy, however, since the government is also bringing the case, and the prosecution works for them.
The request for immunity for Justin Sharratt was made by the defense in a motion hearing. The prosecution may have opposed the motion, I'm not sure. In any event, the request was approved by the US Attorney's office and the Convening Authority in the case, MG Helland.
For the process to be just, the government must be seeking truth and justice--not simply convictions. Had the government denied immunity for Sharratt (and Cpl Salinas who was also granted immunity as a defense witness), it would be a clear cause for appeal.
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posted on
03/01/2008 7:21:38 AM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
To: 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; AirForceBrat23; Ajnin; ...
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posted on
03/01/2008 10:05:50 AM PST
by
freema
(Proud Marine Niece, Daughter, Wife, Friend, Sister, Cousin, Mom and FRiend)
To: freema
To: RedRover
Where’s fat bot Murtha? at the all you can eat buffet?
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posted on
03/01/2008 10:09:00 AM PST
by
ronnie raygun
(Id rather be hunting with dick than driving with ted)
To: RedRover
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posted on
03/01/2008 10:24:08 AM PST
by
LS
(CNN is the Amtrak of News)
To: LS; Girlene
Not sure how interested in the details, but just in case...
Here are the documents granted immunity:
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posted on
03/02/2008 7:30:23 AM PST
by
RedRover
(DefendOurMarines.org | DefendOurTroops.org)
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