2007.08.31 Politics and National Defense Roundup
Just Read the Headline; Don't Ask Any Questions
John Hinderaker
When Marines were accused of committing atrocities at Haditha, Mad Jack Murtha and many others rushed to convict them. We have followed the story as those accusations have fallen apart, and one Marine after another has been exonerated. Now, at least two of the cleared Marines have either sued, or stated their intention to sue, Mad Jack for defamation.
The mainstream media don't seem to have noticed that the Haditha prosecutions have crumbled. Hence, headlines like this one, by AFP: ...
See also: Was a Crime Committed in Haditha?
Below the fold:
- Breaking: Goose Creek indictments
- Fugitive Democratic Fundraiser Norman Hsu Turns Self in to Police
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Breaking: Goose Creek indictments
Michelle Malkin
Creek case asking for DNA and hair samples from one of the suspects. Now, the mystery unclouds further. Via AP breaking news: (Hat tip-reader William A.) Two University of South Florida men indicted on charges of carrying explosives across state lines; one indicted on terror charges.
Stand by for more…
See also: Goose Creek Terrorism Indictments
Fugitive Democratic Fundraiser Norman Hsu Turns Self in to Police
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — A top Democratic fundraiser wanted as a fugitive in California turned himself in Friday to face a grand theft charge.
San Mateo County Superior Court Judge H. James Ellis ordered Norman Hsu handcuffed and held on $2 million bond. A bail hearing was scheduled for Sept. 5, at which the judge will consider reducing his bail to $1 million. ...
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