After endless sensational  stories, some inspired by Congressman Murtha's intemperate and misleading claims that the Marines involved engaged in cold blooded murder", charges have been brought in this matter.One blogger, who's kept close tabs on the case, thinks the charges are weak and the underlying case weaker still http://euphoricreality.com/2006/12/22/unraveling-haditha/:Yesterday, eight Marines were charged with the unpremeditated murder of 24 civilians in Haditha:Lt Col Jeffrey R Chessani: Violation of a lawful order; dereliction Sgt Sanick P Dela Cruz: Unpremeditated murder; false official statement 1st Lt Andrew A Grayson: Dereliction; false official statement; obstructing justice Capt Lucas M McConnell: Dereliction Lance Cpl Justin L Sharratt: Unpremeditated murder Capt Randy W Stone: Violation of a lawful order; dereliction Lance Cpl Stephen B Tatum: Unpremeditated murder; negligent homicide; assault Staff Sgt Frank D Wuterich: Unpremeditated murder; soliciting...(Read Full Post)