Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Haditha Massacre Trial Now Underway

Court-marital proceedings began in the trial of Staff Sgt. Frank Wuterich. He is charged with leading a U.S. Marine squad that killed 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha, including unarmed women and children, in Nov. 2005. (KABC Photo)

Trial of U.S. Marine Charged in Iraqi Killings Begins -- Voice of America

Military prosecutors say a U.S. Marine at the center of the biggest criminal case against U.S. troops in the Iraq war made a series of fatal assumptions when he and his squad killed 24 Iraqi civilians, including unarmed women and children.

Opening arguments in the military trial of Staff Sergeant Frank Wuterich began Monday at Camp Pendleton in California. Wuterich has pleaded not guilty to nine counts of voluntary manslaughter and other charges in relation to the November 2005 killings.

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More News On The Trial Of A U.S. Marine Charged In The Killing Of Iraqi Civilians

Haditha trial: Marine 'lost control' in death of 24 unarmed Iraqis -- The Telegraph
Marine accused of losing control of himself in war crime in Iraq -- Chicago Sun Times
Marine's mistakes blamed for Iraqi civilians' deaths -- AFP
Military: Marine lost control in Iraq massacre -- CBS News/AP
Court-martial opens with varying views of Marine accused in killings -- L.A. Times
Marine Staff Sergeant 'lost control' and sprayed Iraqi family with bullets, jury hears at opening of Haditha massacre trial -- Daily Mail

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