Marine Sues Congressman for Defamation (1 Viewer)

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Marine Names Murtha in Defamation Suit

So Navy Pride will be happy to know that one of the Marines who Murtha said was part of a unit that intentionally killed Iraqis has sued Murtha for defamation of character.

I am interested to see where this goes. Murtha was clearly not speaking during legislative proceedings, so such statements would not be protected under the "speech or debate" rule.

Marine Names Murtha in Defamation Suit
Congressman Discussed Killings Involving Serviceman's Squad in Haditha, Iraq

By Josh White
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, August 2, 2006; Page A05

A Marine Corps staff sergeant who led the squad accused of killing two dozen civilians in Haditha, Iraq, will file a lawsuit today in federal court in Washington claiming that Rep. John P. Murtha (D-Pa.) defamed him when the congressman made public comments about the incident earlier this year.

Attorneys for Frank D. Wuterich, 26, argue in court papers that Murtha tarnished the Marine's reputation by telling news organizations in May that the Marine unit cracked after a roadside bomb killed one of its members and that the troops "killed innocent civilians in cold blood." Murtha also said repeatedly that the incident was covered up. . .

Zaid said the filing is designed partly to force Murtha to disclose what information he received from the Defense Department and the Marine Corps commandant to form his opinion, essentially trying to speed up the discovery process in a potential criminal trial.

"This case is not about money; it's about clearing Frank Wuterich's name, and part of that is to identify where these leaks are coming from," Zaid said in an interview. "Congressman Murtha has created this atmosphere that has already concluded guilt. He's created this environment that really smells, and he's the only one who has done that." . . .


http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/08/01/AR2006080101345.html

 

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Re: Marine Names Murtha in Defamation Suit

This just out. It looks like this guy's lawsuit just lost some of its momentum.

Haditha evidence implicates Marines
Investigators reportedly finish initial review in deaths of 24 civilians

WASHINGTON - Evidence collected on the deaths of 24 Iraqis in Haditha supports accusations that U.S. Marines deliberately shot the civilians, including unarmed women and children, a Pentagon official said Wednesday.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14150687/

 

[Navy Pride]

Its about time someone jumped on Murtha for his continuous outrageous statements about our troops in Iraq..........

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/politics/4089867.html

Aug. 2, 2006, 1:50PM
Marine sues congressman for defamation


By KIMBERLY HEFLING Associated press Writer
© 2006 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A Marine Corps sergeant under investigation in connection with the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha is accusing Rep. John P. Murtha of defaming him in public comments about the case.



http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/02/haditha.suit/index.html

Wednesday, August 2, 2006; Posted: 12:45 p.m. EDT (16:45 GMT)

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A Marine staff sergeant linked to the killings of civilians in Haditha, Iraq, is suing anti-war Congressman John Murtha for libel, his attorneys announced Wednesday

 

[Captain America]

I do believe that aps has already started a thread about this. Perhaps we should merge the two.

Also, according to today's news, it looks like our boys may be in some deep do-do over that Haditha crap too. The news sure ain't gonna help his lawsuit none. And maybe ol' Murtha might have known what he was talking about after all... imagine that....:roll:

WASHINGTON - Evidence collected on the deaths of 24 Iraqis in Haditha supports accusations that U.S. Marines deliberately shot the civilians, including unarmed women and children, a Pentagon official said Wednesday.

<snip> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14150687/?GT1=8404

Still......innocent until proven guilty. Our troops deserve the benefit of the doubt for sure. But it ain't lookin' too good for them.

 

[Navy Pride]

I do believe that aps has already started a thread about this. Perhaps we should merge the two.

Also, according to today's news, it looks like our boys may be in some deep do-do over that Haditha crap too. The news sure ain't gonna help his lawsuit none. And maybe ol' Murtha might have known what he was talking about after all... imagine that....:roll:

WASHINGTON - Evidence collected on the deaths of 24 Iraqis in Haditha supports accusations that U.S. Marines deliberately shot the civilians, including unarmed women and children, a Pentagon official said Wednesday.

<snip> http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14150687/?GT1=8404

Still......innocent until proven guilty. Our troops deserve the benefit of the doubt for sure. But it ain't lookin' too good for them.

I don't care if your buddy Murtha knew or not he should keep his mouth shut and not say they are guilty of murder before they are even charged.......

 

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*cough* ahem

http://www.debatepolitics.com/breaking-news/12670-marine-names-murtha-defamation-suit.html

 

[Captain America]

I don't care if your buddy Murtha knew or not he should keep his mouth shut and not say they are guilty of murder before they are even charged.......

What part of this:

Still......innocent until proven guilty. Our troops deserve the benefit of the doubt for sure. But it ain't lookin' too good for them.

Do you not understand?

Shall I type slower for you next time?

 

[Navy Pride]

What part of this:



Do you not understand?

Shall I type slower for you next time?

What does that mean, I heard your daddy Murtha say The guys involved in that were murderers my Liberal friend........

 

[Joby]

he's sueing over the fact that after he raped the **** out of some chick then he and his buddies blew there brains all over their village...

he's not going to get that warm of a reception back home now that they know about it :roll:

 

[Pen]

he's sueing over the fact that after he raped the **** out of some chick then he and his buddies blew there brains all over their village...

he's not going to get that warm of a reception back home now that they know about it :roll:

Errr, that is a different investigation. :roll:

 

[Pen]

Let's head on over to the aps topic. You'll find useful information there, like:

Zaid said the filing is designed partly to force Murtha to disclose what information he received from the Defense Department and the Marine Corps commandant to form his opinion, essentially trying to speed up the discovery process in a potential criminal trial.

 

[Joby]

No, I just posted that to piss off the 'our soldiers are heros who would never, ever kill an innocet person' types

 

[danarhea]

What does that mean, I heard your daddy Murtha say The guys involved in that were murderers my Liberal friend........

Jeez, what comes next? Calling the Cap'n a poopyhead and throwing a few nya nya nyas in there? My 11 year old niece outgrew that years ago.

Sheesh.

 

[Nexus]

Re: Marine Names Murtha in Defamation Suit

according to two Pentagon officials who discussed the matter on condition of anonymity.

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What would be the reason for leaking information in this case?

I'm not sure what the Criminal Investigative Unit's protocol is, but if they have only completed the initial investigation, it would far to early for anyone to draw any conclusions. Frankly without bodies or corroborating testimony, I would think it would very difficult for them to get a conviction.

 

[Navy Pride]

he's sueing over the fact that after he raped the **** out of some chick then he and his buddies blew there brains all over their village...

he's not going to get that warm of a reception back home now that they know about it :roll:

Another liberal lefty convicting our militarty before they have even had a trial.......I doubt if you would say that to his face........

 

[jamesrage]

Its about time someone jumped on Murtha for his continuous outrageous statements about our troops in Iraq..........

http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/ap/politics/4089867.html

Aug. 2, 2006, 1:50PM
Marine sues congressman for defamation


By KIMBERLY HEFLING Associated press Writer
© 2006 The Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A Marine Corps sergeant under investigation in connection with the deaths of 24 Iraqi civilians in Haditha is accusing Rep. John P. Murtha of defaming him in public comments about the case.



http://www.cnn.com/2006/POLITICS/08/02/haditha.suit/index.html

Wednesday, August 2, 2006; Posted: 12:45 p.m. EDT (16:45 GMT)

WASHINGTON (CNN) -- A Marine staff sergeant linked to the killings of civilians in Haditha, Iraq, is suing anti-war Congressman John Murtha for libel, his attorneys announced Wednesday

I hope the marine is successful in suing Buddy ****er Murtha.Nothing worse than a buddy ****er screwing his fellow marines/soldiers.These policitians should learn not to tarnish the repuatations of our maines and soldiers in a time of war just to win a few votes by some degenerate antiwar scum who hate our country..

 

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I hope the marine is successful in suing Buddy ****er Murtha.Nothing worse than a buddy ****er screwing his fellow marines/soldiers.These policitians should learn not to tarnish the repuatations of our maines and soldiers in a time of war just to win a few votes by some degenerate antiwar scum who hate our country..

WHAT? The Pentagon just determined that these people were murdered. Sorry, jamesrage, but "truth" is always a defense to defamation. It looks like what Murtha said was TRUE. So if it is true, the only people who tarnished the reputations of our Marines is THEM.

 

[Muddy Creek]

It's amazing how quickly the Republicans attack a democrat but seem totally at a loss in defending Bush's policies.

Of course Murtha had the whole story. This is just more of the smear campaign by Rove. He was successful in using the lies against McCain in his bid for Republican nomination in 2000. The man, Rove, is a walking gossip columnist. Nothing better to do but lies about others.

How about the real issue...what do you think of our commander in chief allowing these acts of rape and murder against innocent women to occur in Iraq? He is the commander in chief...the buck stops with him...shouldn't the marine sue Bush for allowing it? Wonder if Bush will be subpoenaed for his policies?

 

[26 X World Champs]

Another liberal lefty convicting our militarty before they have even had a trial.......I doubt if you would say that to his face........

So Navy....all of those untried thus unconvicted prisoners in Gitmo are innocent too by your logic, right?

Here's the word of the day for you to study and, egads, perhaps learn:

hypocrite

n : a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he does not hold

Sounds like YOU NP, a perfect definition. Does it sound like Murtha? I think not!

Jack Murtha knows more about the Military and Iraq in one toe nail than you will ever know in your entire life. His superior intelligence compared to you is so collossal that there isn't a measuring stick capable of explaining the gap in what he knows what you do not know...

Jack Murtha goes to visit injured troops in hospitals every week, quietly, without publicity to express his true feelings for our military. You know $hit regarding Iraq as do I so how about you take your "Daddy" comments to yourself...unless you enjoy playing the village idiot.

 

[Calm2Chaos]

It's amazing how quickly the Republicans attack a democrat but seem totally at a loss in defending Bush's policies.

Of course Murtha had the whole story. This is just more of the smear campaign by Rove. He was successful in using the lies against McCain in his bid for Republican nomination in 2000. The man, Rove, is a walking gossip columnist. Nothing better to do but lies about others.

How about the real issue...what do you think of our commander in chief allowing these acts of rape and murder against innocent women to occur in Iraq? He is the commander in chief...the buck stops with him...shouldn't the marine sue Bush for allowing it? Wonder if Bush will be subpoenaed for his policies?

Thats friggin brilliant. Exactly when did he send the comands for this to happen. Please show me some type of source saying the president ordered our soldiers to murder and rape anyone, if it has happened at all. They will remain innocent until proven giulty as far as I am concerned. But to attempt to place your pathetic hatred of the president on this doorstep is just silly. Who could possibly be ridiculous as to think the president is personally responsible for the actions of every single soldier... Does your boss get in trouble if you kill someone... :roll: :roll:

 

[Navy Pride]

WHAT? The Pentagon just determined that these people were murdered. Sorry, jamesrage, but "truth" is always a defense to defamation. It looks like what Murtha said was TRUE. So if it is true, the only people who tarnished the reputations of our Marines is THEM.

Whether its true or not aps is not the point.........Murtha should keep his big mouth shut until after these guys are tried and convicted if they are ever tried and convicted...........

 

[Navy Pride]

It's amazing how quickly the Republicans attack a democrat but seem totally at a loss in defending Bush's policies.

Of course Murtha had the whole story. This is just more of the smear campaign by Rove. He was successful in using the lies against McCain in his bid for Republican nomination in 2000. The man, Rove, is a walking gossip columnist. Nothing better to do but lies about others.

How about the real issue...what do you think of our commander in chief allowing these acts of rape and murder against innocent women to occur in Iraq? He is the commander in chief...the buck stops with him...shouldn't the marine sue Bush for allowing it? Wonder if Bush will be subpoenaed for his policies?

Way to change the subject............Another Bush hater abd military basher ........nothing more nothing less...........zero credibility........

 

[Joby]

Another liberal lefty convicting our militarty before they have even had a trial.......I doubt if you would say that to his face........

Yeah, I apologize.

I got the massacre were they raped the girl then butchered the family confused with the one were they just butchered the bystanders. sorry

anyway, innocent until proven guilty.

Not that I can't accuse them of what I think is pretty obvious. Doesn't matter, just like what I thought about, say, OJ Simpson. I wouldn't be suprised if these troops are let off the hook like him, except now it'll be all the conservatives cheering the failings of our justice system.

 

[Joby]

Way to change the subject............Another Bush hater abd military basher ........nothing more nothing less...........zero credibility........

Just a lib....doesn't know anything....You hate Us so you must obviously be stupid....you hate america and all it stands for... :roll:

except for....justice(?)

My Legal Defense For the Haditha soldiers:

Your Honor, If the dick don't fit, they must a-quit.

 

[Navy Pride]

Yeah, I apologize.

I got the massacre were they raped the girl then butchered the family confused with the one were they just butchered the bystanders. sorry

anyway, innocent until proven guilty.

Not that I can't accuse them of what I think is pretty obvious. Doesn't matter, just like what I thought about, say, OJ Simpson. I wouldn't be suprised if these troops are let off the hook like him, except now it'll be all the conservatives cheering the failings of our justice system.

Yeah but Murtha believes guilty until proven innocent......

I am a Conservative and if these soldiers are tried and convicted they should be punished to the full extent of the law..........So much for cheering the failings of the justice system huh....:roll: