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Miscarriages of justice
The Washington Times - March 6, 2008
By Rick Amato
The judge handed the jury's findings to the senior member of the court. Cpl. Trent Thomas along with his attorney, Victor Kelly, slowly rose and stood while waiting to hear the court's decision. At stake for the 25-year-old Marine: either life in prison without the possibility of parole if found guilty of premeditated murder for actions taken while serving in Iraq, or being found not guilty and living as a free man.
When Strains on Military Families Turn Deadly
The New York Times - February 15, 2008
By Lizette Alvarez and Deborah Sontag
Special Series: War Torn IV -- A series of articles and multimedia about veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan who have committed killings, or been charged with them, after coming home.
Mother arrested over school absences
Fayetteville Observer - March 29, 2007
By Jennifer Calhoun, Staff writer
RAEFORD — A Hoke County firefighter said she was wrongfully arrested Friday night on charges her 7-year-old daughter had missed too many days of school.
Mix-Up Leads To Arrest Over School Absences
WNCN - NBC17 - March 29, 2007
By Ken Luallen
RAEFORD, N.C. — A Hoke County woman is considering suing her daughter's school district after she was arrested in a mix-up over school absences.
Jury spares sergeant accused of ordering Iraqis' deaths
He's guilty on lesser counts but acquitted of murder charges.
LA Times - March 17, 2007
By David Zucchino Times Staff Writer
FT. CAMPBELL, KY. — An Army squad leader accused of ordering his soldiers to kill three unarmed Iraqi detainees in May was acquitted Friday of premeditated murder and murder conspiracy. A court-martial panel convicted him of three counts of negligent homicide as well as obstruction of justice and conspiracy to obstruct justice.
Accused US soldier denies role in killing Iraqi detainees
Yahoo News - March 16, 2007
by Theo Emery
FORT CAMPBELL, United States (AFP) - A US army sergeant on trial for murder testified Thursday he had no role in the killing of unarmed Iraqi detainees, but helped to cover up the shootings out of loyalty to his men.
Girouard Plans To Take Witness Stand Thursday
WKRN, TN - March 15, 2007
A Ft. Campbell soldier on trial for murder will tell his side of the story for the first time Thursday.
U.S. Soldier Goes On Trial For Murder Of Iraqis
CBS 5, CA - March 13, 2007
(AP) FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. The question at the heart of Staff Sgt. Ray Girouard's murder trial is this: Who ordered the killing of three Iraqi captives?
Commander's Comments Draw Sharp Criticism
Colonel Will Not Testify In Soldier's Case
WSMV, TN - March 12, 2007
Reported By Demetria Kalodimos
A young soldier from Sweetwater, Tenn., stands trial this week for the deaths of three Iraqi prisoners.
Staff Sgt. Ray Girouard is the only one of the four men charged who hasn't pleaded guilty and is the only one to take his chances with a jury. Girouard's defense team claims, among other things, that a speech by his commanding officer encouraged the deadly violence.
Defense Attorney Anita Gorecki Discusses Sergeant Ray Girourd's Case
CNN.com American Morning Transcrips - Aired March 6, 2007
M. O'BRIEN: In Sweetwater, Tennessee, this morning, they are rallying around one of their own, despite some stunning alleges. Sergeant Ray Girouard is facing court marshall on charges he killed three Iraqi detainees and then covered up the crime. But as Bob Franken explains, the people who know him best are convinced he is an innocent man.
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