RE: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe

No need to come today unless you want to. I don't recommend it however.

Haytham Faraj

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On Dec 13, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Ford Maj Stephen K <stephen.ford@usmc.mil> wrote:

Mr. Faraj,

Just to double check; tomorrow as in you don't need me to come in at all today (Tuesday, 13 Dec)? Or do you want me to come in this afternoon?

Thanks,

Maj Ford

From: Haytham Faraj
Sent: Tue 12/13/2011 4:42 AM
To: Ford Maj Stephen K
Cc: Shinn Capt Scott R
Subject: Re: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe

That's right. We'll see you tomorrow.

Haytham Faraj
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On Dec 12, 2011, at 11:56 PM, Ford Maj Stephen K <stephen.ford@usmc.mil> wrote:

Mr. Faraj,

I just spoke to Jim Rowe. He told me he didn't think I would need to be there until the afternoon. If something changes, please shoot me an e-mail at fordsk08@gmail or call me at the hotel here in Stafford. The number is 540-659-3600 rm 120.

Semper Fires,

Maj Ford

From: Haytham Faraj
Sent: Fri 12/9/2011 3:27 AM
To: Ford Maj Stephen K
Cc: Shinn Capt Scott R
Subject: Re: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe

Thank you for keeping me informed. We will try to sit with you to discuss your testimony on Monday.

Haytham Faraj
Sent from my iPhone

On Dec 9, 2011, at 12:58 AM, "Ford Maj Stephen K" <stephen.ford@usmc.mil> wrote:

> Mr. Faraj,
>
> I just want to keep you up to date on my status. I am flying out of here on Monday, 12 Dec heading for Quantico. I will be available this weekend or when I get to Quantico to conduct the testimony preparation. I am currently planning to fly out of the Quantico area on Friday, 16 Dec.
>
> If you want to get in touch with me over the weekend, please shoot me an e-mail at fordsk08@gmail.com and we can arrange a time for a telephone conference.
>
> While at Quantico, I will be staying at the Wingate by Wyndham in Stafford. The hotel phone number is: 540-659-3600. I won't have a Stateside cell phone, so e-mail or calling the hotel will be the best way to get in touch with me.
>
> Semper Fires,
> Maj Ford
>
> Major S.K. Ford, USMC
> Regt S-4/Logistics Officer
> 12th Marine Regiment
> 3d Marine Division
> DSN (at Camp Fuji): 224-8619
> BB: 080-1032-6176
> E-Mail: stephen.ford@usmc.mil
>
> The King Don't Hump,
> The King Don't Swim,
> The King Don't Fly............
> "It's good to be King, whatever it pays"
> --Tom Petty, 1994
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Haytham Faraj [mailto:haytham@puckettfaraj.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2011 1:34
> To: Ford Maj Stephen K; Shinn Capt Scott R
> Subject: RE: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Your testimony is fairly straightforward and will probably seem underwhelming and exceedingly short. We will prep you later this week by telephone. Thank you for being available.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ford Maj Stephen K [mailto:stephen.ford@usmc.mil]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 7:36 AM
> To: haytham@puckettfaraj.com; Shinn Capt Scott R
> Subject: Re: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Mr. Faraj,
>
> Thanks for the reply. That helps to frame the timeline. I'll plan on getting there on the 11th or 12th to get over the jetlag. I want to be as fresh as possible to help Jim out.
>
> Is there a time we are going to meet to prep me for my testimony? Believe it or not, this will be my first time to testify.
>
> Semper Fires.
> Maj Ford
>
> Major S.K. Ford, USMC
> Regt S-4/Logistics Officer
> 12th Marine Regiment
> 3d Marine Division
> DSN: 623-7277
> BB: 080-1032-6176
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>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Haytham Faraj <haytham@puckettfaraj.com>
> To: Ford Maj Stephen K; Shinn Capt Scott R
> Sent: Tue Nov 29 21:31:39 2011
> Subject: RE: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Maj Ford,
> You should plan to be in court no later than 1300 on the 13th. To be safe you should plan on remaining until the 16th. You may be able to move your flight up should you need to leave early.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ford Maj Stephen K [mailto:stephen.ford@usmc.mil]
> Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2011 4:25 AM
> To: Shinn Capt Scott R
> Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com
> Subject: RE: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Capt Shinn,
>
> I need to make my flight reservations very soon (preferably tomorrow, JST). Should I just plan to fly in on the 12th and back out on the 15th? Or do I need to arrive on the 11th and leave on the 16th?
>
> Please advise.
>
> Semper Fires,
> Maj Ford
>
> Major S.K. Ford, USMC
> Regt S-4/Logistics Officer
> 12th Marine Regiment
> 3d Marine Division
> DSN (at Camp Fuji): 224-8619
> BB: 080-1032-6176
> E-Mail: stephen.ford@usmc.mil
>
> The King Don't Hump,
> The King Don't Swim,
> The King Don't Fly............
> "It's good to be King, whatever it pays"
> --Tom Petty, 1994
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Shinn Capt Scott R
> Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 8:06
> To: Ford Maj Stephen K
> Cc: 'haytham@puckettfaraj.com'
> Subject: RE: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Sir,
> The uniform is Service Bravos with ribbons (no shooting badges). The trial counsel will assist in arranging your travel (cross-org'ing the LOAs, etc). Trial is scheduled for 12-15 December.
>
> I just PCS'ed from Camp Foster myself, so I fully appreciate the pain of CONUS travel. I am a new addition to the defense team but either Mr. Faraj or I will be in contact with you soon to discuss and prep you for your testimony. We will do everything in our power to make this as pain-free as possible. In-person testimony is preferred, but VTC is not out of the question. Mr. Faraj is lead counsel so he, Jim, and I will discuss the best COA to go forward with regarding your testimony and get back to you ASAP.
>
> Thank you for being a character witness for Jim.
>
>
> V/r,
>
> S. Russell Shinn
> Captain, US Marine Corps
>
> Officer-in-Charge
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>
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ford Maj Stephen K
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 17:47
> To: Shinn Capt Scott R
> Cc: 'haytham@puckettfaraj.com'
> Subject: Fw: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Capt Shinn,
>
> As you can see below, I have been contacted by the prosecution for this case. In the e-mail chain you can see that I'm currently in the field at Camp Fuji on mainland Japan and am stationed in Okinawa. I am willing to do whatever I need to do so that I can testify on Jim's behalf. I'm sure he has briefed you on our history together both personally and professionally.
>
> As I mentioned below, I'm not familiar with the case and don't really know what will be required of me. If you could shed some light on any preparations I need to make, that would be helpful. Additionally, if you could pass along a required uniform list for the trial, I would appreciate it. Finally, please let me know the dates I need to be present. Getting to CONUS from Okinawa requires plenty of advanced notice and DTS is always fun!
>
> Semper Fires,
> Maj Ford
>
>
> Major S.K. Ford, USMC
> Regt S-4/Logistics Officer
> 12th Marine Regiment
> 3d Marine Division
> DSN: 623-7277
> BB: 080-1032-6176
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>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Combe Capt Peter C
> To: Ford Maj Stephen K
> Sent: Sat Nov 19 07:20:53 2011
> Subject: RE: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Well Sir,
>
> The military judge has ordered me to produce you as a witness if possible. Therefore, I am planning to have you here even if the defense doesn't contact you before trial if that works for you and you could accommodate it.
>
> As for possible VTC testimony, that would have to be the defense's decision. They can object to my providing a witness via VTC, and as it is Capt Rowe's rights that we are looking to protect in this process that is the overriding concern.
>
> That said, I will provide email addresses for both defense counsel so that you can contact them and ask what their preference is.
>
> Capt Rowe's detailed (military) attorney is Capt Scott (goes by his middle name, Russell) Shinn: scott.shinn@usmc.mil.
> His civilian attorney is Mr. Haytham Faraj: haytham@puckettfaraj.com
>
> Thanks for your understanding, Sir.
>
> Very Respectfully,
> Capt Peter C. Combe II
> Trial Counsel
> Office of the SJA, MCB Quantico
> 3250 Catlin Ave.
> Quantico, VA 22134
>
> Comm: (703) 784-0037 DSN: 278
> Fax: (703) 784-0035 DSN: 278
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ford Maj Stephen K
> Sent: Friday, November 18, 2011 16:33
> To: Combe Capt Peter C
> Subject: Re: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Capt Combe,
>
> No problem. I am supposed to be in South Korea for an initial planning conference, but I think I can be flexible with that. I'll have to check with the Division Gunner to see if he can flex his schedule.
>
> Secondly, should I be getting contacted by the defense? I would assume that unless they ask me, this is really a moot point. While I have operational commitments, I certainly want to testify on Capt Rowe's behalf. If I can't shift the IPC dates, is it possible to submit testimony via VTC? Obviously being there in person would be preferable.
>
> Thanks for the answers and the quick response. I'll stand by for more word.
>
> Semper Fires,
> Maj Ford
>
>
> Major S.K. Ford, USMC
> Regt S-4/Logistics Officer
> 12th Marine Regiment
> 3d Marine Division
> DSN: 623-7277
> BB: 080-1032-6176
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> Sent using BlackBerry
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Combe Capt Peter C
> To: Stephen Ford <fordsk08@yahoo.com>
> Cc: Ford Maj Stephen K
> Sent: Sat Nov 19 05:33:05 2011
> Subject: RE: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Sorry about that Sir,
>
> I was going off of a phone number provided to me by the defense, and when it matched a Maj Steve Ford in the GAL I assumed the defense had done their homework.
>
> The case against Capt Rowe involves allegations of sexual assault stemming from a relationship and follow on incident with a female officer stationed with him at 8th and I. I don't want to get into too many details about those facts as your testimony is really relevant to Capt Rowe's character.
>
> Good military character is admissible in court as a defense to every and any charge under the UCMJ. The logic goes that this is allowed because the members can believe that a good Marine is unlikely to commit a crime. This is essentially where your testimony comes in. The defense contends, and you have confirmed, that you would testify that Capt Rowe has good military character and that Capt Rowe was essentially a good (or great) Marine.
>
> For your edification, this is very common and is presented in almost every case that I have tried. That said, if you are going to be a witness I would hope (and expect) that the defense would contact you.
>
> As for trial dates, I understand that you are (way) out of the area, but would you be able to attend a trial the week of 12 December? Of course, our command prosecuting this will fund all travel through DTS.
>
> I look forward to the opportunity to speak to you, and thanks for the prompt response.
>
> Very Respectfully,
> Capt Peter C. Combe II
> Trial Counsel
> Office of the SJA, MCB Quantico
> 3250 Catlin Ave.
> Quantico, VA 22134
>
> Comm: (703) 784-0037 DSN: 278
> Fax: (703) 784-0035 DSN: 278
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen Ford [mailto:fordsk08@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2011 19:32
> To: Combe Capt Peter C
> Cc: Ford Maj Steven M; Ford Maj Stephen K
> Subject: Re: Court-Martial ICO Capt James Rowe
>
> Capt Combe,
>
> I would reckon that the reason you got the wrong voicemail, is that you were looking up the wrong Maj Ford. I've C.c.'d my correct USMC e-mail address above.
>
> To answer some of your assumptions below, I do know Capt James Rowe very well. I would absolutely be willing to testify on his behalf as to his good military character and his personal character. I haven't been contacted by the defense and don't know anything about the below incident to which you are referring.
>
> I am currently in the field at Camp Fuji on mainland Japan. The best method for contacting me is via e-mail on my blackberry at my USMC account. I will have access to quality DSN after 20 Nov when back at Camp Fuji base camp.
>
> Any background on this case you can provide would be helpful so that I know why I am providing character statements, if that makes sense. Not that it will change my experiences or character assessment of Capt Rowe; I just would like to know what I am applying my name and professional reputation against.
>
> Semper Fires,
> Maj Ford
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Nov 18, 2011, at 6:14, "Combe Capt Peter C" <peter.combe@usmc.mil> wrote:
>
>> Good afternoon sir,
>>
>> My apologies for contacting you via email, I called the number listed for you in the GAL and got a voicemail for a Maj Hodge (spelling?).
>>
>> I am a prosecutor at MCB Quantico. I am currently prosecuting a case involving a Capt James Rowe for a relationship and an incident that he had with former 1stLt Ariana Klay.
>>
>> I received your name and telephone number (the same listed in the GAL) from the defense. They have indicated that you are a potential witness to the good military character of Capt Rowe.
>>
>> I was hoping to have the opportunity to speak with you about your testimony (assuming the defense has spoken to you), and if possible to ascertain your availability for trial. If you would please call me at 703-784-0037 (DSN: 278-0037) I would greatly appreciate it.
>>
>> Thanks very much for your time.
>>
>> Very Respectfully,
>> Peter C. Combe II
>> Capt, U.S. Marine Corps
>> Trial Counsel
>>
>> Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
>> Military Justice Office
>> Marine Corps Base Quantico
>> 3250 Catlin Avenue
>> Quantico, VA 22134
>>
>> Comm: (703) 784-0037 DSN: 278
>> Fax: (703) 784-0035 DSN: 278
>>
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