2008
Another One of Murtha’s “Cold-Blooded Killers” Gets off Scot-Free
Cold-blooded killer? Not so much.
The Marine Corps is dropping all charges against a lance corporal who was accused of involuntary manslaughter in a squad’s killing of 24 Iraqis in Haditha in 2005.
Case dropped against Marine in Haditha probe - USATODAY.com
I guess the trial’s over now, Senator. How about that apology, if not to the group, then to those whose charges have been dropped? Because a United States Senator is the last person who ought to be engaging in guilt by association.
Update: Bumped from Quick Posts to add this -
Michelle Malkin has a ton of great links, including more details, a timeline, and video of Murtha being cornered and asked for an apology. (Murtha cut and ran redeployed somewhere people don’t ask inconvenient questions.) She also has links for the other Marines whose charges have been dropped. And from Defend Our Marines, which notes that eight were charged, and only three are still being charged.
They also note:
All charges were dismissed with prejudice against LCpl Tatum this morning, on the day his trial was to begin on allegations stemming from actions in Haditha, Iraq on 19 November 2005. The government said it was done to further the truth seeking function. We emphasize that LCpl Tatum will testify truthfully if called as a witness but there is no deal for his testimony.
Added: Locomotive Breath is also on the story.
March 28th, 2008 at 4:10 pm
I can’t track back your site, but thanks for the heads up on the demand for an apology from this demagogue.
I guess when pigs fly……………