Sunday, June 13, 2010

Arlington National Cemetery Investigation Continues

Photo: In a picture taken by Arlington National Cemetery superintendent John Metzler in 2006, deputy superintendent Thurman Higginbotham is dressed in a Pittsburgh Steelers No. 78 jersey in support of his nephew, Steelers offensive lineman Max Starks, who was playing in the Super Bowl that week. Arlingtoncemetery.org

The Man At The Center Of The Arlington Scandal -- Salon

Higginbotham could face criminal charges after funneling millions to contractors who failed to computerize records.

NBC News reported Friday that the Army's ongoing investigation into massive problems at Arlington National Cemetery, first revealed by Salon almost a year ago, is focusing on the de facto boss of the cemetery, Deputy Superintendent Thurman Higginbotham. A senior defense department official told Jim Miklaszewski that Higginbotham could face possible criminal charges.

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My Comment: Words completely escape me.

2 comments:

Solomon said...

Wait a sec!

How come the deputy is spotlighted in this story instead of the director?

WNU Editor said...

Solomon, I was thinking the same thing.