Mistrial In Watada Court Martial
Posted by Slobokan @ 17:58 · 176 words · print
The judge overseeing the court martial of an Army lieutenant who refused to deploy to Iraq declared a mistrial today, saying the soldier did not fully understand a document he signed admitting to elements of the charges.
Military judge Lt. Col. John Head announced the decision after 1st Lt. Ehren Watada, of Honolulu, said he never intended to admit he had a duty to go to Iraq with his fellow soldiers _ one element of the crime of missing troop movement.
First Lt. Ehren Watada was fighting charges of conduct unbecoming an officer and missing movement for refusing to leave last June with his unit, the 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division.
He never intended to admit he had a duty to go to Iraq with his fellow soldiers. What the hell did he think he was signing up for? A pajama party?
He signed up after September 11th, he did so voluntarily. What part of serving in our military made him think he would not be called on to serve?
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