Haytham,
Many thanks. We’ve reviewed the charge
sheet and are unclear about one point. Charge III lists Corporal Siddiqi himself
as assaulting Gul Mohammad whereas Charge I says Lance Corporal Kolton and
Corporal Turner committed the assault.
Just to be clear - did your client
physically participate in the assault on Gul Mohammad?
Thanks.
Luis
From: Haytham Faraj
[mailto:haytham@puckettfaraj.com]
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 11:43
AM
To: Luis Clemens; Joe Shapiro
Subject: RE: A story that may be
of interest to you
Gentlemen:
The charge sheet is attached. I am
still working on the contact information for the attorneys in the other cases.
From: Luis Clemens
[mailto:LClemens@npr.org]
Sent: Friday, March 12, 2010 6:29
PM
To: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Joe
Shapiro
Subject: Re: A story that may be
of interest to you
Haytham,
Thanks for taking the time to chat with us today. It was very helpful. As
discussed, we need copies of the charge sheets and the names of the lawyers for
the other squad members. Please do send that information by midday Monday, if
at all possible. And please do keep us up to speed on any developments in the
case.
Thanks.
Luis
PS As I mentioned, Michel Martin is
scheduled to interview John Yoo on Monday. What would you ask him?
De: Haytham Faraj
<haytham@puckettfaraj.com>
Para:
Luis Clemens
Enviado: Wed Mar 10 12:31:38 2010
Asunto: RE: A story that may be of
interest to you
Dear Luis:
I apologize for my tardy response.
I had a problem with our email server. You may call me anytime
today. I can be reached at 760-521-7934.
Thank you
Haytham
From: Luis Clemens
[mailto:LClemens@npr.org]
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2010
10:45 PM
To: Haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Michel Martin
Subject: Re: A story that may be
of interest to you
Mr. Faraj,
Thanks so much for getting in touch and sharing this important story with us.
Michel and I are both tied up through 230pm tomorrow but I would very much like
to hear more. Could I give you a call at 3pm?
Again, thanks.
Luis Clemens
202 657-3678
De: Haytham Faraj
<Haytham@puckettfaraj.com>
Para:
Michel Martin; Luis Clemens
Enviado: Mon Mar 08 10:10:52 2010
Asunto: A story that may be of
interest to you
Dear
Luis and Michelle:
I
was a guest on your program after the Fort Hood
shooting. I am writing to see if you’re interested in possibly doing a
story on a client of mine. His name is Cpl Imad Siddiqi, USMC. Cpl
Siddiqi is Marine who was born in Afghanistan
and immigrated the U.S.
with his family. He served two tours in Afghanistan. On his last tour
his squad came across a person (Mohamed Gul) on whom they had intel that he is
a Taliban operative and was intimidating villagers and possibly conducting
attacks on the friendly villagers. Cpl Siddiqi speaks Pashtu, Urdu, and
Dari. He began to interrogate Mohamed Gul but could get nothing from
him. He told his squad leader that Gul wasn’t talking and that he was
lying about his activities. The squad leader ordered another Marine to
take care of Gul. The next day Gul showed up at the base accusing the
Marines of abuse.
The
unit charged all the Marines in the squad with conspiracy, false official
statement, and assault. Cpl Siddiqi suffers from severe PTSD and has been
diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia. A conviction could result in his
deportation because he is not a citizen yet. Imagine sending a U.S.
Marine back to Afghanistan
to live. His family is distraught and poor. They live in Northern Virginia. They came here to get away from Afghanistan and the Taliban, entered the U.S. legally
and are working on building a life here and becoming Americans. They’re proud
of their eldest son’s service but know nothing about his legal troubles because
he’s afraid that they might become ashamed of him when they learn that he is
facing charges. I took on his representation pro bono to offer whatever
help I can. Let me know if this story interests you.
Best
regards,
Haytham
Faraj, Esq.
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