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...verdict on Henderson, who had become commander of the Americal Division's 11th Infantry Brigade just one day before the assault on the hamlet, came as no surprise. Last month, having earlier been acquitted of all charges relating to his role in the incident, former Captain Ernest Medina testified at Henderson's trial. He admitted that although his platoon leaders had told him that at least 106 Vietnamese had been killed, he informed Henderson that the casualties had numbered only 20 to 28, and that "I would not let anything like that happen." With Medina's testimony...
...theological viewpoint, at least, a Jerusalem under Israeli jurisdiction makes certain sense. More than for Christianity or Islam, the city has special meaning for Judaism. For Moslems, Jerusalem invokes deep feelings, and the Dome of the Rock makes the city the third holiest for Moslems after Mecca and Medina. Still, there is no imperative for the devout to visit the Dome as there is for them to make a hadj to Mecca. For Christians, the city will always be a unique place of pilgrimage because of its role in Jesus' life, death and resurrection. But in the churches today...
Before defense lawyers could interrupt, Army Prosecutor Major Carroll J. Tichenor challenged: "Do you realize you have completely disgraced and dishonored the uniform you wore?" Medina's quiet reply...
...Medina's stunning admission seriously undermines the Army's case against Henderson, who is the highest-ranking officer to be brought to trial in connection with the My Lai murders. Henderson, his lawyers contended, tried to investigate the rumors of slaughter but was misled by officers under his command. Medina's testimony obviously strengthened that contention...
Since he is now a civilian, Medina is no longer answerable to the Army for perjury. By admitting that he had lied to cover up atrocities committed by the men under his command, he has added dishonor to the tragedy...