Haditha Update: Military Judge Rejects Subpoena Of 60 Minutes Tape

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2-23-2008 11:28 PM

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yojoe says:

In the court-martial of SSgt Wuterich, the judge rejects subpoena of 60 Minutes tape. The case involves the killing of civilians in the town of Haditha, Iraq.