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U.S. Soldier to Plead Guilty to Abuse

By Jeralyn, Section War In Iraq
Posted on Thu Jan 27, 2005 at 08:40:02 PM EST
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Javal Davis has agreed to plead guilty in his Iraqi prisoner abuse case. This is an about face because even after Sgt. Charles Graner's conviction, his lawyer said he planned to raise the "orders from above" defense for Davis.

Davis, 27, of Roselle, had been charged with conspiracy to maltreat detainees at the Abu Ghraib prison, dereliction of duty for failing to protect detainees from abuse, and maltreatment of detainees. Those charges will be dismissed, and Davis - who is not seen in any of the notorious photos from the prison - will plead guilty to simple assault and rendering false official statements...

Davis' jail exposure will be reduced from a possible 8 1/2 years to 1 1/2 years, but his lawyer is hoping to get him out without jail time and to keep him in the military.

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    U.S. Soldier to Plead Guilty to Abuse | 5 comments (5 topical)
    Re: U.S. Soldier to Plead Guilty to Abuse (none / 0) (#1)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Thu Jan 27, 2005 at 09:42:17 PM EST
    Why "prisoner abuse"? Isn't this prisoner "torture"? Must we adhere to the Bush dictionary? JC

    Re: U.S. Soldier to Plead Guilty to Abuse (none / 0) (#2)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Jan 28, 2005 at 04:16:40 AM EST
    I believe the Nazis used the "just following orders" defense. Didn't work with them, won't work with this guy. It's actually a violation of the UCMJ to carry out an illegal order.

    Re: U.S. Soldier to Plead Guilty to Abuse (none / 0) (#3)
    by Talkleft Visitor on Fri Jan 28, 2005 at 05:51:55 AM EST
    Time for a party in Libville! Another indication that Bush is an evil mastermind... or.... is.... that.... dumb idiot? Have you fools decided yet? Mastermind or Idiot? I get so confused..... it's different everyday!

    Re: U.S. Soldier to Plead Guilty to Abuse (none / 0) (#4)
    by Adept Havelock on Fri Jan 28, 2005 at 12:07:15 PM EST
    Steve- Everday patsy........ I't's nice to see a member of the right, a self-described conservative patriot, who cares so little for the law, and the UCMJ. Funny, I always thought respect for the rule of law was the cornerstone of conservatism. At least that's what I was taught by my Eisenhower-Republican Father. I guess that gets tossed out as soon as it proves a little difficult, or gets in the way of some pet crusade. Gee, when someone on the left does that, I always hear the right decrying their "moral relativism". You can love your country like a child who believes it can do no wrong, or like an adult who wants it to be responsible. You are clearly part of the former group.

    Re: U.S. Soldier to Plead Guilty to Abuse (none / 0) (#5)
    by Walter on Fri Jan 28, 2005 at 01:52:00 PM EST
    Looks like Davis's lawyers plan worked to perfection to get him this kind of deal.

    U.S. Soldier to Plead Guilty to Abuse | 5 comments (5 topical)