Court Martial Lawyer – US Army drops charges against soldier in killings

February 13, 2009

Court Martial Lawyer – US Army drops charges against soldier in killings FRANKFURT (AP) — The U.S. Army dropped charges of conspiracy to commit premeditated murder against a soldier in the deaths of four bound and blindfolded Iraqis in 2007.In a brief statement Thursday, the Army said charges against Staff Sgt. Jess Cunningham of Bakersfield, [...]

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Court Martial Attorney – Army drops charges against Arvin grad

February 13, 2009

Court Martial Attorney – Army drops charges against Arvin grad By BakersfieldNow.com Staff The Army has dropped charges against Arvin High School graduate Jess Cunningham stemming from a spring 2007 incident in Iraq.Staff Sgt. Jess Cunningham, 27, was facing a court-martial on charges of conspiracy to commit premeditated murder.Four Iraqi men were bound, blindfolded, shot [...]

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Court Martial Attorney – Pre-court-martial hearing held for Fort Rucker soldier

February 12, 2009

Court Martial Attorney – Pre-court-martial hearing held for Fort Rucker soldier Fort Rucker, AL- Investigating officer Cayla Slusher heard testimony Wednesday in the involuntary manslaughter case of U.S vs Specialist Dedrick Fisher. Article 32 hearing is a precursor to a general court-martial, one that Fisher would have to face later this year, if the investigating [...]

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Court Martial Attorney – Court outlaws army executions

February 11, 2009

Court Martial Attorney – Court outlaws army executions By Hillary Nsambu THE execution of two UPDF soldiers in Kotido district by the Field Court Martial in 2002 was illegal, the Constitutional Court has ruled. The court in a unanimous judgment ruled that the execution was unconstitutional, because the two soldiers were not given a chance [...]

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Court Martial Lawyer – $30M abuse case began at boot camp

February 11, 2009

Court Martial Lawyer – $30M abuse case began at boot camp Former Marine alleges torture, lies and cover-up By Trista Talton – Staff writers JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Scott DiDonato was no stranger to the military when he arrived at Parris Island in October 1999. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 1991 after serving [...]

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