AP account of SEAL’s acquittal a slap in the face to those who serve

SEAL Jonathan Keefe has been cleared, making the second acquittal in the SEAL3 cases. TUSR associate editor Chris Carter covered news about Keefe's acquittal  at BlackFive. We are delighted with the verdicts so far and believe it would be logical for charges against SEAL Matthew McCabe to be dropped. The case has collapsed. Perhaps someone could explain the military justice system to the Associated Press.

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by Kay B. Day

I am accustomed to media bias when it comes to the military—there is often a mindset among those who call themselves journalists that makes it impossible to appreciate what our armed forces do for every single one of us.

But I am absolutely infuriated when I come across reportage that is pure b.s.

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SEALs Tired of Watching Their Back says source

by Chris Carter

Exclusive to The US Report

CORONADO, Calif. (Oct. 29, 2009) A Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL (BUDS) student moves through the weaver during an obstacle course evolution in the first phase of training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado. The Course is one of many physically strenuous exercises that are part of the seven weeks of first phase. The Navy SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Forces and are trained to conduct a variety of operations from the sea, air and land. [U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kyle D. Gahlau/Released] The US Report recently interviewed a Navy SEAL officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, on the effect the upcoming Special Courts-Martial of three SEALs has on the special warfare community. Petty Officers Matthew McCabe, Julio Huertas, and Jonathan Keefe face various charges over allegedly mishandling Ahmed Hashim Abed when they participated in the capture of the man authorities believe is a most-wanted al Qaeda leader.

Abed is the suspected mastermind of a 2004 ambush that killed four Blackwater security contractors – including a former SEAL – in Fallujah, Iraq.

Military charge sheets show allegations against the SEAL3; among them,  that McCabe is accused of punching Abed in the midsection.  Other charges include allegations that Huertas and Keefe covered up the incident.

“This prosecution will inevitably drive more quality SEALs out of the community,” TUSR's source stated. “Many enlisted SEALs are already at odds end with the leadership and rules of engagement.”

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