Murder Charge Dropped Against 1 Marine
The Marines Corps says murder and a second charge against a sergeant have been dropped and that he will testify at the trials of fellow Marines accused in the deadliest criminal case to arise from the Iraq war.
Sgt. Sanick P. Dela Cruz, 24, had been charged with unpremeditated murder in the death of five Iraq civilians. Lt. Gen. James Mattis made the decision to dismiss the charges against Dela Cruz on April 2 and grant immunity. The announcement was made Tuesday without explanation.
Posted by: Dave D. 2007-04-19 |