Army sets July 16 retrial for Lt. Ehren Watada
The military was hoping to court martial Lt Watada on February 5 and send him to prison as an example. Instead, the military judge forced a mistrial.
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How Lt. Watada and GI resistance movement beat the Army
This “do over” proclamation appeared to offer the government a chance to get their act together and try again in the spring.
Read MoreLt. Watada mistrial clear victory, very likely unqualified
In summation, the day after the prosecution rested a poorly presented case against Lt. Watada for “missing movement” to Iraq and two counts of “conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.
Read MoreLt. Watada court martial mistrial ‘very likely’ outright victory
Lt. Watada’s civilian lawyer Eric Seitz declared, ‘The mistrial is very likely to have the consequence of ending this case because double jeopardy may prevent the government from proceeding with a retrial.
Read More1,000 rally for Lt. Watada at Ft. Lewis during court martial
Formed for the occasion, the Tacoma Puppetistas visually dominated the mass rally by putting the war on trial via huge puppet theater.
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San Diego, CAMonday February 54-6pm VigilSan Diego Stands In Support of 1st Officer to Resist Iraq War!U.S. Army Lt. Ehren Watada to be Court Martialed TOMORROW at Ft. Lewis in WashingtonState.Join San Diego Vigil to...
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