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| Probe into possible Haditha cover up complete |
| 2006-06-16 |
| Careful -- it's Reuters BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The U.S. military said on Friday a probe of allegations that U.S. Marines killed up to 24 unarmed civilians in the town of Haditha last year has been completed and a top commander is reviewing it. Lieutenant-General Peter Chiarelli, commander of U.S. ground forces in Iraq, received the findings of the investigation and would either approve the findings, add his own conclusions or request more information from the investigating officer. A separate investigation being conducted by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service could lead to charges including murder. Major-General Eldon Bargewell led the fact-finding mission looking at not only whether Marines involved in the November 19 incident lied about what happened, but whether senior Marine Corps officers sufficiently examined the veracity of the troops' account. Defense officials previously have said a preliminary military probe conducted in February and March found evidence that the Marines involved in the incident gave a false account of what happened. An article on MG Bargewell General Leading Haditha Probe Known for Integrity, Toughness http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/15/AR2006061501887.html |
| Posted by:Sherry |
| #8 ...and the MSM is all too eager to oblige. The video didn't come from REMF but a so-called "credible humanitarian" (who just happened to spend quality time at Abu Ghraib) |
| Posted by: Captain America 2006-06-16 22:34 |
| #7 amen OS - this smells of Pentagon REMF's covering their ass by throwing away innocent Marines. Contact your congresscritter. Demand JUSTICE and unshackling for those not convicted of any crimes, DAMMIT! |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-06-16 21:59 |
| #6 The big problem here is some PR dufus did up a press release that said the peopel were killed by an IED. Problem is, that is NOT what the marines in combat reported, nor wha their CO reported. Blame the "coverup" talk on a dumbass REMF and a f'd up press release. |
| Posted by: Oldspook 2006-06-16 21:17 |
| #5 not the only ones.... |
| Posted by: Frank G 2006-06-16 20:13 |
| #4 Reuters is in "Cover Your A$$" mode it seems. |
| Posted by: grb 2006-06-16 18:03 |
| #3 The mnilitary was on this case long before the MSM even knew of it, just like Abu Ghraib. That our military takes these incidents seriously and investigates them is part of what makes it the most oputstanding military in the world. It is also why those in the chain who may not have followed procedure properly may end up paying a price even if it is determined that nothing worthy of prosecution occurred in the actual event itself. When the media gets involved, these things become political and we get outrages such as the Marines here being held in irons in spite of not being charged with any violation. Remember that when you give the media money by watching and reading it. |
| Posted by: Nimble Spemble 2006-06-16 17:49 |
| #2 An editorial here at the 'Burg some months back tagged the MSM as the "New Inquisitors" - taking the place of the Catholic Church in the 1500's. They can do no wrong, and are on a quest for the holy grail of truth and perfection. It fits. |
| Posted by: Bobby 2006-06-16 17:41 |
| #1 Why conduct the probe? These are the brave soldiers who volunteered to protect us all, but the MSM is the high court, right? |
| Posted by: Captain America 2006-06-16 17:07 |