Sniper charged in deaths of Iraqi civilians

[unhappycamper]

Sniper charged in deaths of Iraqi civilians
By Chelsea J. Carter - The Associated Press
Posted : Sunday Jun 8, 2008 10:28:40 EDT

SAN DIEGO — A Marine sniper has been charged with two counts of voluntary manslaughter in the shootings deaths of two civilians in Iraq, his attorney said Friday.

Sgt. John Winnick II also has been charged with aggravated assault against two other civilians and failing to adhere to the military’s rules of engagement.

Winnick’s attorney, Gary Myers, said an Article 32 hearing will be held to determine if there is sufficient evidence to court-martial the Marine.

The charges allege Winnick killed the civilians on June 17, 2007, during combat operations near Lake Tharthar in Anbar, Iraq.

The charges also allege he fired at two others without first identifying whether any of the civilians posed a threat, Myers said.


Rest of article at: http://www.marinecorpstimes.com/news/2008/06/ap_voluntarymanslaughter_marine_060608/

[atreides1]

1. Not to worry

If he's a Marine he'll be acquitted, but they have to put on a show to make it look good.

[babylonsister]

2. Sadly, you're right. Murder is A-OK in Iraq, it seems. nt

[bdamomma]

3. this probably takes place everyday in Iraq.

ethic cleansing is taking place.