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The
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The Thar Thar Killings (I) |
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Background -
June 17th, 2007 “A Marine sniper has been charged with two counts of
voluntary manslaughter in the shooting deaths of two civilians in Iraq. Sgt.
John Winnick II also has been charged with aggravated assault against two
other civilians and failing to adhere to the military's rules of engagement. “Winnick’s attorney, Gary Myers, said a hearing will
be held to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to court-martial
the Marine. The charges allege Winnick killed the civilians on June 17, 2007,
during combat operations near Lake Tharthar in Iraq’s western Anbar province.
The charges also allege he fired at two others without first determining
whether any of the civilians posed a threat, Myers said. […]” “Winnick was working with the base's 13th Marine
Expeditionary Unit at the time of the shootings. The charges carry a maximum
40-year sentence and a dishonorable discharge. […]” Excerpt of an Associated Press article from June 6th,
2008. |
The Accused: John Winnick |
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July 24th, 2008 - Charges Dismissed Against Marine
in Iraq Shootings 2 news articles by
the Associated Press & North County Times July 15th, 2008 - Lesser Charges Recommended
Against Marine 3 news articles by
the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times & North County Times July 3rd, 2008 - Marine Sniper Says he Shot
Syrians to Save his Men 2 news articles by
the Associated Press & San Diego Union-Tribune July 2nd, 2008 - Accused of Manslaughter,
Marine Says He’s Eager to Return to Iraq 2 news articles by
the Los Angeles Times & North County Times July 1st, 2008 - Marines Speak at Sniper’s
Hearing over Iraq Deaths 3 news articles by
the Associated Press, Los Angeles Times & San Diego Union-Tribune June 30th, 2008 - Hearing in Marine Sniper
Case Set 1 news article by
North County Times June 7th, 2008 - Marine Hero Now Accused of
Crimes 1 news blog by the
Los Angeles Times June 6th, 2008 - Marine Charged with Voluntary
Manslaughter in Iraqi Deaths 2 news articles by
the Associated Press & San Diego Union-Tribune June 5th, 2008 - Marine Sniper Facing
Manslaughter Charges 1 news article by
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Background 1) John Winnick - undated - Family photo; |
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