RE: SSgt Lopez: TBS Witnesses

[Haytham Faraj <haytham@puckettfaraj.com>]

If it's possible to be on the phone than I'd like to do that.  

-----Original Message-----
From: White Capt Bret A [mailto:bret.a.white@usmc.mil] 
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2011 4:07 PM
To: haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: FW: SSgt Lopez: TBS Witnesses

Haytham,

I am securing a recording device for the interviews.  I'll download it all onto a computer, burn to a disc, and deliver to you.  Do you want to be 'present' via telephone, like you suggested?  Or do you have something else in mind?

I don't have the greatest amount of faith that Maj Mitchell has set these interviews up, however.  I spoke with the Mike Co. CO today and he was not aware of the request to interview.  I'll let you know if I receive any kind of response from Maj Mitchell.  He is notoriously slow to respond to e-mail and telephone calls.

V/r,


Bret A. White
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
Defense Counsel

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Marine Corps Base               
3250 Catlin Avenue                            
Quantico, VA 22134                           

Main:    703.784.4615/4628
Direct:  703.784.0405
Fax:     703.784.0259


  

-----Original Message-----
From: Mitchell Maj Edward C 
Sent: Friday, May 20, 2011 18:33
To: White Capt Bret A; Mcguire 1stLt Maryann N
Cc: Hoover Capt Christopher M; Mitchell Maj Edward C
Subject: FW: SSgt Lopez: TBS Witnesses

ALL,
I have forwarded this request to the respective Co's.  I will keep you apprised.  Please keep both sides copied on emails to TBS, as there are a lot of moving pieces to keep track of.  Thanks.

-----Original Message-----
From: White Capt Bret A 
Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2011 11:55
To: Mitchell Maj Edward C
Cc: haytham@puckettfaraj.com
Subject: SSgt Lopez: TBS Witnesses

Sir,

A continuance was granted in the above case until 3-17 August.  SSgt Lopez's civilian counsel, Mr. Haytham Faraj, and I would like to interview the witnesses who are student-lieutenants at TBS on Thursday, 2 June, beginning at 0900.  I expect it to take the morning and most of the afternoon, if not all day.  We would like to do the interviews there at TBS for everyone's convenience and would like to reserve 2 rooms.  

Please let me know if that date and time are amenable.  I believe I previously sent a list of the 2ndLts requested, but I have copied it below, as well.  

     (1) 2ndLt Kate Brannon, B Co.
     (2) 2ndLt Kelli LaCosta, B Co.
     (3) 2ndLt April (Tatton) Schaffer, B Co.
     (4) 2ndLt Melissa Blake, B Co.
     (5) 2ndLt Kelsy Burnham, B Co.
     (6) 2ndLt Joanna Reynolds, B Co.
     (7) 2ndLt Lindsay Thorstenson, B Co.
     (8) 2ndLt Laura (Lundin) Rodriguez, B Co.
     (9) 2ndLt Jasmin Garcia, B Co.
     (10) 2ndLt Kristen Hetsko, B Co.
     (11) 2ndLt Kathleen OâHara, B Co.
     (12) 2ndLt Laura Pethel, B Co.
     (13) 2ndLt Jayme Karlstrom, B Co.
     (14) 2ndLt Christina Lopez, B Co.
     (15) 2ndLt Evita Ayala, M Co.
     (16) 2ndLt Emily Gabriel, M Co.
     (17) 2ndLt Phoebe Riner, M Co.
     (18) 2ndLt Corey Hughey, M Co.
     (19) 2ndLt Stephanie Mills, M Co.

Please advise if you need any additional information or action from me to set up these interviews.

Very respectfully,


Bret A. White
Captain, U.S. Marine Corps
Defense Counsel

Office of the Staff Judge Advocate
Marine Corps Base               
3250 Catlin Avenue                            
Quantico, VA 22134                           

Main:    703.784.4615/4628
Direct:  703.784.0405
Fax:     703.784.0259