Somalia scandal

[painswessex]

I read on the AJAG site that they were going to put Mcpl? Matchee on trial for the incident. I wonder if they think he is well enough to stand trial.

 

[Torlyn]

Spelling aside, post where you are getting this info from, LMP/BC.??

T

 

[painswessex]

From the DND AJAG site. I dont think i can get it from my home computer so i will get it on monday and post it here. They list all the court marshal's on that site, as well as appeals.

 

[painswessex]

English

ACCUSED                 LOCATION
Ex-MCpl Matchee HMCS UNICORN, 405 - 24th St., E., Saskatoon, SK

Charges 1. s. 130 NDA, s. 235(1) CCC, murder.
                2. s. 130 NDA, s. 269.1 CCC, torture.

An inquiry has been convened, pursuant to the National Defence Act section 202.12, to determine whether sufficient evidence can be adduced to put the accused person on trial.  

DECISION: On 21 Sep 04, the Court found sufficient evidence had been established to put the accused person on trial for these charges.

 

[Torlyn]

Hmm..  Still can't find it, and it's not in their calendar for at least the next 4 months... Could you please post the link?

T

 

[Slim]

I've spoken to quite a few people (ex-CAR friends of mine) who have run into him over time (some even at NDMC) who say that he's not as bad off as they made him out to be. Interesting that the service is going to try him after all.

Slim

 

[painswessex]

http://www.forces.gc.ca/cmj/calendarSep_e.asp

 

[rw4th]

If its the same Matchee, I'm surprised the press has not latched on to this yet.

On an antoher note: there's an HMCS Unicorn? Damn ... ???

 

[painswessex]

If its the same Matchee, I'm surprised the press has not latched on to this yet.

On an antoher note: there's an HMCS Unicorn? darn ... ???

Its the same guy, Media wouldnt know unless they read the site that i posted. HMCS Unicorn is a reserve unit.

 

[Scott]

'Bout frickin time.

 

[painswessex]

i agree

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

Its my understanding that periodically doctors would check to see if he regained the mental capacity which would determine if he was fit to stand trial.

You someone is going to spin this into the military punishing the mentally disabled regardless of the facts.

 

[rw4th]

HMCS Unicorn is a reserve unit

Damn ... is their an HMCS Teddy Bear or an HMCS Rainbow too?  ;D

 

[Acorn]

There was an HMCS RAINBOW, I think. UNICORN was also a U-Class sub of the RN during WWII. Ships of the Commonwealth have had a variety of interesting names. Canadian destroyers were usually named for rivers (OTTAWA, GATINEAU, RESTIGOUCHE) or native tribes (ATHABASKAN, HURON). Escort ships in WWII were named for towns - the ships were the same as British FLOWER class though (I don't think there was an HMS BUTTERCUP, but some of the others were entertaining).

My personal favorite ship name is that of an aircraft carrier the RCN crewed in WWII: HMS PUNCHER.

Acorn

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

From Somalia to Unicorns.  Go figure.

 

[rw4th]

From Somalia to Unicorns.   Go figure.

It's in the published information; the court martialed is to be held at the HMCS Unicorn in Saskatoon.

Well, that, and I have been partaking of alcohol laced libations for past few hours.

 

[pbi]

While I can't really comment on a case that is before a Court Martial, I just hope that this is not a signal for enemies of the Forces, Scott Taylor, Col Drapeau, various other "military experts" etc to crawl out of the woodwork and drag the Army back to the low spot it was in public estimation ten years ago. Alot of good soldiers, at all rank levels, have gotten on with their jobs and repaired our reputation to a great extent-I don't want to see this all trashed. Cheers.

 

[Bruce Monkhouse]

Come on, PBI, You know they are licking thier lips in anticipation. New publicity and no work required for it.

 

[Scoobie Newbie]

They'll probably ask that clown who put down the subs for his input.  Bald guy with glasses.

 

[pbi]

They'll probably ask that clown who put down the subs for his input. Bald guy with glasses.

That's exactly what I'm afraid of. Cheers.