Wednesday, July 11, 2007

No charges for Marine, report urges

But wait, John Murtha already proclaimed them all guilty!

CAMP PENDLETON – An investigator has recommended that all charges be dismissed against Lance Cpl. Justin Sharratt, accused of killing three Iraqis execution-style in Haditha.

In a written report, Lt. Col. Paul Ware said the evidence shows that Sharratt's actions Nov. 19, 2005, “were in accord with the rules of engagement and use of force.”
Sharratt's attorneys made the report public yesterday.

At a preliminary hearing last month, Sharratt, who faces three counts of murder, said he shot the three Iraqi men only after one of them pointed a gun at him. In the report, Ware, who presided over last month's hearing, said Sharratt's version is “strongly corroborated by independent forensic analysis of the death scene.”


btw if you would like to let Murtha know how you feel, here is his contact info:

John Murtha's Contact information:

Telephone: 800-289-2642 from Western PA
814-535-2642
202-225-2065

US Mail: 647 Main St, Suite 401
Johnstown, PA 15901

Fax: 814-539-6229 -- District
202-225-5709 -- Washington

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