Military court upholds death sentence in 2003 ‘fragging’ case

RallyPoint Shared Content — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:36:29 -0400

From Stars & Stripes:

WASHINGTON — The nation’s highest military court has affirmed the conviction and death sentence for Hasan K. Akbar, who admitted killing two fellow U.S. soldiers at the start of the Iraq War.

In a closely split decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces rejected claims by Akbar that his original defense team was ineffective. Akbar argued at trial that he was mentally ill when he killed two and wounded 14 in the March 2003 attack in Kuwait.

“We conclude that if there ever was a case where a military court-martial panel would impose the death penalty, this was it,” Judge Kevin A. Ohlson wrote.

The court’s 3-2 decision leaves Akbar one of six military men to be facing execution at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Leavenworth, Kan. Though he had launched a wide-ranging challenge to his conviction and sentence, a big part of the case decided Wednesday dealt with his claim of ineffective counsel.

“With the benefit of appellate hindsight, we could dissect every move of these trial defense counsel and then impose our own views on how they could have handled certain matters differently and, perhaps, better,” Ohlson noted. “However, that is not the standard of review we are obligated to apply.”

Ohlson, a former Army paratrooper and federal prosecutor appointed to the court by President Barack Obama, observed that Akbar was “represented by two experienced military attorneys who devoted more than two years to preparing and presenting the defense in this case.”

The two dissenting judges countered that Akbar’s trial defense attorneys fell short, with specific mistakes that included providing Akbar’s 313-page diary to the court-martial panel.

“These pages included a running diatribe against Caucasians and the United States dating back 12 years, and included repeated references to (his) desire to kill American soldiers ‘for Allah’ and for ‘jihad,' ” Judge James E. Baker noted.

Baker, who has since retired, explained that “the defense intended the diary to reflect (Akbar’s) descent into mental illness,” but that it was “offered without adequate explanation, expert or otherwise.”

More broadly, Baker observed that the defense team had a hard time in making the case for Akbar because “the armed forces have no guidelines regarding the qualifications, training, or performance required of capital defense counsel.”

Born Mark Fidel Kools, the son of a felon and the product of broken home, Akbar was from a young age “indoctrinated in the Nation of Islam’s militant teachings,” defense attorneys recounted in a brief.

Nonetheless a top student in high school, Akbar graduated in 1997 from the University of California, Davis with dual degrees in aeronautical and mechanical engineering. Akbar took nine years to complete college, subsequently enlisting in the Army in 1998.

He was a sergeant assigned to the 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne Division when his unit deployed to Kuwait. Early on the morning of March 23, 2003, as the U.S. invasion of Iraq was unfolding, Akbar threw incendiary and fragmentation grenades and fired his M-4 rifle in his solo assault on officers sleeping in several tents.

Army Capt. Christopher S. Seifert, a Pennsylvania native and intelligence officer, and Air Force Maj. Gregory L. Stone, a Boise, Idaho, resident and member of the Idaho Air National Guard, died in the attack.

Stone, the appeals court noted, “was killed from 83 shrapnel wounds.”

The Army’s subsequent investigation found evidence that Akbar had previously contemplated attacking his fellow soldiers.

“As soon as I am in Iraq, I am going to try and kill as many of them as possible,” Akbar wrote in a Feb. 4, 2003, diary entry, made public at his court-martial held at Fort Bragg, N.C.

The court-martial panel required only 2 1/2 hours to convict Akbar, a decision later upheld by the U.S. Army Court of Criminal Appeals. Akbar’s attorneys subsequently challenged the conviction and death sentence in a massive 328-page brief submitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces, a panel of civilians based in Washington.

“Against all odds,” Army Capt. Aaron R. Inkenbrandt and Akbar’s other appellate attorneys wrote, “Akbar seemed fated for success, until mental illness weakened the resolve that for so long repressed years of deprivation.”

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Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 2:39 PM

1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:39:26 -0400

Good job. Finish the task.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Oct 30 at 2015 2:44 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 14:44:08 -0400

That is great news, Hasan K. Akbar wounded an old friend of mine in his cowardly attack. I am thankful that he will be executed for his traitorous act against his fellow soldiers as he shouted "Allahu akbar" while he tossed the grenade.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 30 at 2015 4:22 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:22:17 -0400

GOOD!

Response by SGT Jerrold Pesz made Oct 30 at 2015 4:23 PM

SGT Jerrold Pesz — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:23:24 -0400

Sad that he wasn't just shot on the spot.

Response by SFC Stephen King made Oct 30 at 2015 4:49 PM

SFC Stephen King — Fri, 30 Oct 2015 16:49:45 -0400

Due process has been served
Death is warranted and deserved for the acts he committed.

Response by Rhonda Likins made Oct 31 at 2015 1:29 AM

Rhonda Likins — Sat, 31 Oct 2015 01:29:26 -0400

Saw the previous article here for a while, but good to know justice was finally served.

Response by LCpl Jim Pleace made Nov 1 at 2015 5:42 PM

LCpl Jim Pleace — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 17:42:36 -0500

Fire up old Sparky!

Response by 1SG Jack Crutcher made Nov 1 at 2015 6:01 PM

1SG Jack Crutcher — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:01:46 -0500

What's the hold up? Should have been carried out in 2003.

Response by LTC Joseph Gross made Nov 1 at 2015 6:13 PM

LTC Joseph Gross — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:13:21 -0500

I waited 20 years for one of my peers to be put to death. Hope we don't have to wait that long again!

Response by SGT Carl Bradley made Nov 1 at 2015 6:26 PM

SGT Carl Bradley — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:26:47 -0500

Death by firing squad! No room in military for a P.O.S. like that

Response by CW3 Kenneth Peck made Nov 1 at 2015 6:27 PM

CW3 Kenneth Peck — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:27:11 -0500

Aloha Snack Bar Jackass!

Response by Cpl Kenneth Ledbetter made Nov 1 at 2015 6:31 PM

Cpl Kenneth Ledbetter — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:31:40 -0500

There are 72 virgin goats standing by.

Response by SGT Robert Riley made Nov 1 at 2015 6:42 PM

SGT Robert Riley — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:42:34 -0500

A Battlefield execution would have sufficed.

Response by SGT Robert Riley made Nov 1 at 2015 6:43 PM

SGT Robert Riley — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 18:43:49 -0500

A battlefield execution would have sufficed, but justice has been served.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 1 at 2015 8:23 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:23:37 -0500

Now be done with him and stop the waste of the taxpayers money used to feed, clothe and house this entity.

Response by Sgt Rocko Gonzo made Nov 1 at 2015 8:47 PM

Sgt Rocko Gonzo — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:47:34 -0500

A short walk outside with one to the back of his head would be just fine. POS.

Response by Sgt Rocko Gonzo made Nov 1 at 2015 8:48 PM

Sgt Rocko Gonzo — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:48:29 -0500

Walk him outside and put one in the back of his cowardly head.

Response by SGT Barry Third made Nov 1 at 2015 8:53 PM

SGT Barry Third — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 20:53:14 -0500

sad to see one of your own do these things , but would be awesome if you would let me shot the fucker

Response by PFC Michael Smith made Nov 1 at 2015 9:13 PM

PFC Michael Smith — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 21:13:13 -0500

He has given the Airborne a black eye and killed some of our own. He would have been executed long ago.

Response by SGT James Lyle made Nov 1 at 2015 10:13 PM

SGT James Lyle — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 22:13:57 -0500

I watched over this POS as an MP. His due process should be slow and painful.

Response by 1SG Gregory Griffin made Nov 1 at 2015 11:42 PM

1SG Gregory Griffin — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 23:42:30 -0500

We've already spent too much time and money on this guy. Time to show him the door.

Response by AN John Filidoro made Nov 2 at 2015 12:00 AM

AN John Filidoro — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 00:00:44 -0500

Wonder if Obama will pardon him? Black lives matter not anyone else's these days. Sad what our country is becoming.

Response by PO1 John Miller made Nov 2 at 2015 1:18 AM

PO1 John Miller — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 01:18:45 -0500

So this POS has been sitting on Death Row for 12 years now, costing the US taxpayers who knows how much. When will Akbar be killed? I think I will celebrate by eating a lot of bacon.

Response by SFC Mark Gagnon made Nov 2 at 2015 1:19 AM

SFC Mark Gagnon — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 01:19:37 -0500

WHO GETS TO PULL THE LEVER, TRIGGER, PUSH THE NEEDLE?? ARE THEY TAKING VOLUNTEERS?? ADD MY NAME TO THE LIST!!!!!

Response by PVT David Seguin made Nov 2 at 2015 5:34 AM

PVT David Seguin — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 05:34:25 -0500

"ISLAM, THE RELIGION OF PEACE"

Response by Sgt Tom Vaughn made Nov 2 at 2015 6:57 AM

Sgt Tom Vaughn — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 06:57:23 -0500

Now get the rope ready and send him to his beloved Allah

Response by SMSgt James Yearsley made Nov 2 at 2015 9:15 AM

SMSgt James Yearsley — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:15:16 -0500

Okay, the system has run its course. His conviction has been upheld as has his sentence. Now????
I will bet a dollar against a donut hole that this murderer dies of old age at the USDB.

Response by CW3 Carl Bandy made Nov 2 at 2015 9:48 AM

CW3 Carl Bandy — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 09:48:42 -0500

Excellent read on this is "Embedded Enemy" written by Command SGT Major Bart E. Womack (Ret).

Response by SPC Ricky Palacios made Nov 2 at 2015 10:02 AM

SPC Ricky Palacios — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 10:02:56 -0500

I remember when it happen. His defence attorney argue that he was tired of being retacule for his name and other thing. However the military prosecutor pointed out that all he had to do was talk it his EO NCO and he would have help resolve the issue. However he matters in to his own hands. An now he need to pay the price. So the familys of the fallen in this case can have peace and closer

Response by SPC Susie Scorcia made Nov 2 at 2015 6:10 PM

SPC Susie Scorcia — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 18:10:53 -0500

About time

Response by CPT Daniel Keith made Nov 3 at 2015 1:39 AM

CPT Daniel Keith — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 01:39:33 -0500

It only took 12 years to sentence and convict him. Will take another 12 to carry out the sentence. Sounds like NY or CA. When did we get so many liberal pussies serving?

Response by CPT Jim Schwebach made Nov 3 at 2015 10:47 AM

CPT Jim Schwebach — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 10:47:08 -0500

Okay, let's hope this POS faces a sixteen man firing squad, one member for each of his victims. Each member gets one round and one shot - at fifteen minute intervals. Only the last member, selected by lot, may deliver a fatal shot.

Response by SSgt Gary Guinn made Nov 3 at 2015 11:15 AM

SSgt Gary Guinn — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 11:15:03 -0500

So how long will it take for them to execute this piece of shit.

Response by SSG Christopher Parrish made Nov 3 at 2015 6:09 PM

SSG Christopher Parrish — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 18:09:04 -0500

Let's just hope there's no "hurry up and wait' on this one.

Response by MSgt Curtis Ellis made Nov 3 at 2015 7:45 PM

MSgt Curtis Ellis — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:45:27 -0500

I have always felt "odd" whenever I see a person in cuffs, but I've never been able to put into words to describe what I feel when that person is in a service dress uniform...
I'm not quite sure why that is...

Response by SSG Todd O'Brien made Nov 3 at 2015 7:51 PM

SSG Todd O'Brien — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:51:21 -0500

I don't understand why we must burden the military with time, the press and so many trivial matters in cases like this. He made a premeditated murder trial drag out and now all the BS appeals keep him breathing just a little longer. This POS killed our soldiers and that's it. No excuse no appeals, the MPs should have been permitted to execute on the spot once it was confirmed it was him. We are at war.

Response by 1SG James Taylor made Nov 3 at 2015 8:15 PM

1SG James Taylor — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:15:39 -0500

Give him what he deserves ,which is death.

Response by Sgt Ron-Paul Geri made Nov 3 at 2015 8:16 PM

Sgt Ron-Paul Geri — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:16:17 -0500

An eye for an eye!

Response by Cpl Tou Lee Yang made Nov 3 at 2015 8:43 PM

Cpl Tou Lee Yang — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 20:43:39 -0500

Would "Allah Akbar" be appropriate?

Response by PO3 Baron W made Nov 3 at 2015 9:19 PM

PO3 Baron W — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 21:19:58 -0500

Since when does being a traitorus peace of shit have anything to do with being Mentally ill when all he was doing was invoking the true goal of Islam...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 9:28 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 21:28:48 -0500

It's really sad that it took this long to convict someone that obviously committed the crime and didn't contest the fact that he did.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 3 at 2015 9:48 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 21:48:01 -0500

Kill that man. Right now.

Response by SPC Edward R made Nov 3 at 2015 10:03 PM

SPC Edward R — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:03:29 -0500

Strap an IED to him and blow out of existence

Response by SGT Joseph Miller made Nov 3 at 2015 10:56 PM

SGT Joseph Miller — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:56:06 -0500

So what it's not like they are going to execute him, I served with Spc4 Ronald Gray in the 82nd Airborne Div back in 1985 to 1988 when they charged, convicted, gave him the big chicken dinner and sentenced him to be executed and he has sat on death row at Ft Leavenworth now for over 27 years. President Bush Jr sign his death warrant in 2008 and he is still sitting on death row so someone please explain to me why this POS is still alive.

Response by SGT Joseph Miller made Nov 3 at 2015 11:06 PM

SGT Joseph Miller — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:06:28 -0500

Don't get excited they aren't gonna execute him

Response by SPC Derrick Backstrom made Nov 3 at 2015 11:31 PM

SPC Derrick Backstrom — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 23:31:37 -0500

Bowel Bergdahl should follow suit.

Response by PO2 Brett Fanara made Nov 4 at 2015 12:00 AM

PO2 Brett Fanara — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:00:31 -0500

Wtf. Is Taking so damn long all that money could have gone to vets smh

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 1:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 01:54:59 -0500

Good! The only thing better would be to frag his ass!

Response by MSG Paul Lopez made Nov 4 at 2015 2:49 AM

MSG Paul Lopez — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 02:49:25 -0500

This person has proven himself a traitor against the United States. I stand behind the courts decision.

Response by MGySgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 7:52 AM

MGySgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 07:52:00 -0500

"The court’s 3-2 decision leaves Akbar one of six military men to be facing execution at the U.S. Disciplinary Barracks in Leavenworth, Kan." Yeah right, He'll never get the needle. He'll die of old age with the US government (meaning us) footing the bill for his room and board to the tune of 50K per year plus all the healthcare and meds he'll need as he ages. I'm sure many of us could use the money to put our kids through college rather than squandering it on this POS.

Response by SPC Khaalid Muhammad made Nov 4 at 2015 8:46 AM

SPC Khaalid Muhammad — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:46:38 -0500

I will forever remember this case. As a Muslim who served during this incident it put a target on my back. So much so that i ended up snaping on my commander for comments he made to the effects of, "we are sleeping with the enemy". His choices colored the veiw of multiple soldiers across all branches.

Response by WO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 8:52 AM

WO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 08:52:44 -0500

Sadly he isn't dead yet. While he was on trial, this POS even took a pair of scissors from his attorneys desk, asked to be taken to the bathroom and stabbed an MP in the neck. Sadly he didn't die that day either. I wish this process would go faster...

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 10:59 AM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 10:59:20 -0500

His was not mental illness, but racial prejudice towards whites of his unit. He used his belief in the Muslim religion to justify the attacks he premeditated and launched with cold blooded, malicious intent. Firing squad is to quick of a death. I'd like to see an inhumane slow hanging. Slowly tighten the noose and take up the slack until he is on his toe tips, fighting for his life. And then allow nature to take over. He will get tired, soon enough, and gavity will aid him to hell. All the time he is struggling, play pictures of those he killed, as to remind him as to why he is there.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 11:36 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:36:18 -0500

Bergdahl is next

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 11:41 AM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 11:41:13 -0500

Justice served! You commit a terrible crime like that and you deserve to be punished accordingly!

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Nov 4 at 2015 3:29 PM

SSG Audwin Scott — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:29:35 -0500

Even death cannot bring back the lives that were taken...

Response by 1stSgt Eugene Harless made Nov 4 at 2015 3:34 PM

1stSgt Eugene Harless — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 15:34:19 -0500

Don't hold your breath waiting for them to execute him, the military hasn't executed anyone since 1961... 54 years ago. Of the six men on death row, there are two that have been there for 26 and 27 years, respectively. Between them all they killed 27 people, and all of them commited multiple murders.

Response by SPC Mark Clark made Nov 4 at 2015 5:03 PM

SPC Mark Clark — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 17:03:16 -0500

Shoulda shot on spot

Response by SFC Tony Rowe made Nov 4 at 2015 6:08 PM

SFC Tony Rowe — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 18:08:59 -0500

Kill him the same now

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 7:17 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:17:04 -0500

Fucking traitor! Good riddance

Response by PO1 Aaron Baltosser made Nov 4 at 2015 7:31 PM

PO1 Aaron Baltosser — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:31:28 -0500

He turned on members of his own unit and attacked them. Wow! I never thought I would hear something this disloyal to anyone in military service. Very disappointing to see military service being infiltrated by our enemies.

Response by MSG Douglas Tolliver made Nov 4 at 2015 7:33 PM

MSG Douglas Tolliver — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 19:33:11 -0500

Time to carry i out

Response by PO1 RIchard Petty made Nov 4 at 2015 8:24 PM

PO1 RIchard Petty — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 20:24:10 -0500

Good, but one problem he wont be put to death because that order has to be signed by the President and the last time someone in the military was put to death was back in the 60's.

Response by SGT Jim Filey made Nov 4 at 2015 9:09 PM

SGT Jim Filey — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:09:31 -0500

He still has a apeal left to scous

Response by SSG Keven Lahde made Nov 4 at 2015 9:55 PM

SSG Keven Lahde — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 21:55:11 -0500

Good he doesn't deserve to even be called a soldier!!! A waste of time and money for the government!!!!!

Response by PFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 10:22 PM

PFC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:22:38 -0500

He committed high treason as far as I'm concerned and death would be to good for him

Response by SSG Harold Cooper made Nov 4 at 2015 10:30 PM

SSG Harold Cooper — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 22:30:39 -0500

I was deployed when this coward did this..glad he got what he got

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 4 at 2015 11:25 PM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 23:25:52 -0500

I hope they him bacon and the rainbow colored tips ammo.

Response by John Tatum made Nov 5 at 2015 12:03 AM

John Tatum — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:03:37 -0500

However he "meets his maker", he will be getting off too easy. His method of murder demands an equal measure of justice.

Response by TSgt Marco McDowell made Nov 5 at 2015 12:17 AM

TSgt Marco McDowell — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:17:25 -0500

I guess those of us with divorced parents can claim deprivation as a defense. He should've been shot on sight and site 11 years ago.

Response by CW3 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 12:26 AM

CW3 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:26:51 -0500

Glad to see the verdict upheld and justice to be served.

Response by SGT Joseph Schmalzel made Nov 5 at 2015 12:29 AM

SGT Joseph Schmalzel — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:29:41 -0500

May he rest in hell.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 12:29 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:29:46 -0500

Hopefully the remaining due process will be expedited to a quick, efficient death so we can finally be rid of this POS. In a perfect world the concrete slab this slug will be shot on can be hosed off quickly and Bergdahl placed on the X in rapid fashion.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 5 at 2015 12:58 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 00:58:43 -0500

Good riddance to trash. HOAAHHHH to the 16th MP BDE and more thank likely 503d MP BN soldiers that have to baby sit this POS

Response by CPL Tom Outman made Nov 5 at 2015 1:17 AM

CPL Tom Outman — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 01:17:17 -0500

Go to the store, get a straw and a BIG can of man and suck it up, motherfucker.

Response by Sgt Peter Frangedakis made Nov 5 at 2015 1:22 AM

Sgt Peter Frangedakis — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 01:22:53 -0500

Piece of shit deserved back then. Nonetheless, good

Response by SSG Dj Winters made Nov 5 at 2015 2:00 AM

SSG Dj Winters — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:00:32 -0500

Why did it take this long? I guess it will be 12 years before that asshole Major Hasan gets his too.

Response by PV2 Doug Wotton made Nov 5 at 2015 2:02 AM

PV2 Doug Wotton — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 02:02:41 -0500

slow rope.

Response by Cpl Bill Chaffins made Nov 5 at 2015 7:23 AM

Cpl Bill Chaffins — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 07:23:49 -0500

As a United States Marine I've read all of your comments about putting this person down and I must say... I agree ! Semper Fi

Response by CPT John Lynch made Nov 5 at 2015 8:15 AM

CPT John Lynch — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 08:15:56 -0500

His actions cannot be tolerated. He must die to preserve our soldiers' understanding that their leadership will support their safety. It is not a close call.

Response by CW4 Andrew Carson made Nov 5 at 2015 10:15 AM

CW4 Andrew Carson — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 10:15:32 -0500

Justice. Now, carry out the sentence.

Response by 1SG Scott MacGregor made Nov 5 at 2015 11:40 AM

1SG Scott MacGregor — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 11:40:32 -0500

He needs to fry....

Response by LtCol G Mandis made Nov 5 at 2015 1:48 PM

LtCol G Mandis — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 13:48:19 -0500

Watch some libetards try and change the punishment to life vs. death.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Nov 5 at 2015 2:22 PM

SGT Scott Bell — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 14:22:50 -0500

Good he need it.

Response by SFC Terry Murphy made Nov 5 at 2015 3:11 PM

SFC Terry Murphy — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:11:24 -0500

Tie this piece of shit to Nidal Malik Hasan and throw both out of a C-130 over the middle of the ocean. That way, their bodies would never pollute our country's soil.

Response by PO1 Aaron Vincent made Nov 5 at 2015 3:51 PM

PO1 Aaron Vincent — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:51:40 -0500

Lets get i done and mov on.

Response by PFC Michael rAVELLETTE made Nov 5 at 2015 4:36 PM

PFC Michael rAVELLETTE — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:36:32 -0500

Response by SSG William Thompson made Nov 5 at 2015 4:53 PM

SSG William Thompson — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:53:46 -0500

I would willingly re-enlist for one day to be a member of his firing squad

Response by LCDR Bruce Cooley made Nov 5 at 2015 5:32 PM

LCDR Bruce Cooley — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:32:23 -0500

Whether or not this man was mentally ill....the crime he committed deserves the death penalty. In my opinion, we have too many people making 'excuses' for behavior letting those individuals escape responsibility and consequences. The dissenting judges exemplify my point. I was in Kuwait when this happened and was surprised the man was taken alive and not given a summary court martial with immediate execution (...in times of war and in the face of the enemy!).

Response by SP6 Tony Lopez made Nov 5 at 2015 6:50 PM

SP6 Tony Lopez — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 18:50:37 -0500

Diary showed mens rea which is the intention or knowledge of wrongdoing that constitutes part of a crime, as opposed to actus rea which is the action or conduct of the accused. Also, if the defense team hadn't provided the diary to the panel, they would have been guilty of withholding evidentiary information.

Response by SP5 Maria Gregory made Nov 5 at 2015 7:55 PM

SP5 Maria Gregory — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:55:51 -0500

Oh I remember this case, it happened 2 weeks before we got to that place.

Response by SP5 Maria Gregory made Nov 5 at 2015 7:56 PM

SP5 Maria Gregory — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:56:58 -0500

I remember this, it happened 2 weeks before we got there.

Response by GySgt Ascencion Gomez, D.S.L. made Nov 5 at 2015 9:52 PM

GySgt Ascencion Gomez, D.S.L. — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 21:52:18 -0500

took long enough!

Response by LTC Bink Romanick made Nov 5 at 2015 9:56 PM

LTC Bink Romanick — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 21:56:21 -0500

RallyPoint Shared Content Good, now execute him.

Response by PO2 Kenji Snow made Nov 5 at 2015 10:48 PM

PO2 Kenji Snow — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 22:48:41 -0500

Put it on pay per view. Set up theater style seating in the gas chamber and get rid of multiple douchebags and run their remains thru a chipper

Response by SSG Leonard Johnson made Nov 6 at 2015 12:26 AM

SSG Leonard Johnson — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 00:26:30 -0500

This retarded liberal is still alive???

Response by SSG Sean Knudsen made Nov 6 at 2015 4:59 AM

SSG Sean Knudsen — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 04:59:46 -0500

Death Penalty= firing squad. Wanted to kill so bad for "allah" yet appeals his sentence to die. Smells just ripe enough for the animal he is.

Response by SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres made Nov 6 at 2015 6:09 AM

SGT Jose Perdelia-Torres — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 06:09:49 -0500

Bergdahl should also get a death sentence, but won't so as to not make the President look bad( since he praised Bergdahl)

Response by SPC Matthew Rouse made Nov 6 at 2015 7:46 AM

SPC Matthew Rouse — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 07:46:16 -0500

how in the hell is mental illness even a defense in light of his fanatical thoughts and writings.. sounds like pre-meditation to me..

Response by COL Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 6 at 2015 8:49 AM

COL Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 08:49:52 -0500

It means nothing until the sentence is carried out.

Response by MAJ Joseph Ward made Nov 6 at 2015 9:53 AM

MAJ Joseph Ward — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 09:53:50 -0500

He deserves nothing less, just too bad it can't be by a frag grenade!

Response by CPL Scott Young made Nov 6 at 2015 11:18 AM

CPL Scott Young — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 11:18:58 -0500

If it had been up to me, he never would have made it into handcuffs. Double tap that traitor.

Response by GySgt Matt Perkins made Nov 6 at 2015 12:45 PM

GySgt Matt Perkins — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 12:45:02 -0500

About time

Response by SSG James Huston made Nov 6 at 2015 1:13 PM

SSG James Huston — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 13:13:56 -0500

This guy should not even have a uniform on. Rip it off, he dont deserve to wear it.

Response by PO2 Mcdaniel Woods made Nov 6 at 2015 5:20 PM

PO2 Mcdaniel Woods — Fri, 06 Nov 2015 17:20:52 -0500

let the process take place... I know that doesn't bring but the soldiers that are gone... but we have to abide to the legal process.. if not then its total anarchy

Response by Ryan Grimes made Nov 8 at 2015 4:49 AM

Ryan Grimes — Sun, 08 Nov 2015 04:49:51 -0500

He has had 12 years to reflect. Should have reflected before he acted. Sorry, he had the chance to have stopped. This is what we get letting Islam infilitrate.

Response by MAJ Keira Brennan made Nov 9 at 2015 1:11 AM

MAJ Keira Brennan — Mon, 09 Nov 2015 01:11:11 -0500

Fry him

Response by Jr. Palmer made Nov 11 at 2015 8:39 AM

Jr. Palmer — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 08:39:29 -0500

He should be hung n front of all his goats , show the old what me Rican I litany does to scum muslims, but being who we are we wasted ll that money on this pos

Response by Sgt Brandon Kinney made Nov 11 at 2015 8:53 PM

Sgt Brandon Kinney — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:53:53 -0500

Burn him.

Response by Carl Mondragon made Nov 12 at 2015 8:55 PM

Carl Mondragon — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 20:55:57 -0500

Good fry his ass

Response by Laura Krueger made Nov 13 at 2015 3:09 PM

Laura Krueger — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 15:09:04 -0500

He wanted to submit his diary to provide proof of mental illness? To me it only provides: premeditation to the murders, racism, and radical Islamic beliefs.

Response by SGT Glenn McKinley made Nov 14 at 2015 1:26 AM

SGT Glenn McKinley — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 01:26:53 -0500

I was right there in Kuwait kicking around the same patch of dirt just a few yards away when this nut job tossed those grenades in that tent. Fact is I been thinking about this incident a lot lately wondering what ever happened with this guy. Now I read this article. Guess I know now. He deserves death as does any soldier whom turns on his own comrades in favor of the enemy.

Response by SFC Donavia Etheridge made Nov 14 at 2015 8:17 AM

SFC Donavia Etheridge — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 08:17:05 -0500

Off with his head!

Response by HN Don Kenefick made Nov 16 at 2015 10:01 AM

HN Don Kenefick — Mon, 16 Nov 2015 10:01:28 -0500

It seems to me that justice is done.

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 18 at 2015 5:12 AM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 18 Dec 2015 05:12:13 -0500

Why is this asshat wearing a uniform still? He's been found guilty, he should be in scrubs, worthless POS. ANyone know when this picture was taken?

Response by Ryan Grimes made Jan 7 at 2016 4:07 PM

Ryan Grimes — Thu, 07 Jan 2016 16:07:53 -0500

There should be no firing squad. A firing squad is traditionally the honorable way to execute a soldier. That is why the hung the Nazis and Japanese after the war crimes trials, because it was a show of indignity. In his case however, I believe he should have a bong hit forced down his throat and warm bacon liquid bacon fat be poured down until he choked to death.

Response by MSG Dan Castaneda made Nov 17 at 2016 8:29 AM

MSG Dan Castaneda — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 08:29:36 -0500

Good. Put that piece of shit in a box. Burn in hell buddy.

Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 17 at 2016 11:09 AM

SFC George Smith — Thu, 17 Nov 2016 11:09:48 -0500

Thanks for the Reminder...

Response by LCDR Bruce Cooley made Mar 16 at 2017 4:35 PM

LCDR Bruce Cooley — Thu, 16 Mar 2017 16:35:23 -0400

This guy is highly educated (2 Bachelors degrees in engineering), highly trained, and according to his own diary, highly motivated to kill US servicemen..... So, 'why' would anyone think that a "mental illness" defense would even be plausible???? I am so very surprised that this walking waste of skin, and oxygen thief, is still soiling our planet. I all for due process and ensuring that we try to determine absolute guilt....but this is ridiculous!!!! Hang the man!!!

Response by Lt Col Charlie Brown made Aug 30 at 2020 7:06 AM

Lt Col Charlie Brown — Sun, 30 Aug 2020 07:06:55 -0400

As it should be.