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Newspaper

Independent

Location

Long Beach, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1970

Page

6

Ruling Promised On My Lai Gls Pleas By Judges

Three federal judges weighed petitions by soldiers linked to the My Lai massacre seeking to halt Army court-martial proceedings. Judge Griffin Bell indicated an early ruling within 21 days, with briefs due and responses set by deadlines. The cases involve Spec. 4 Robert T'Souvas Sgt. Torres and Sgt David Mitchell facing murder and assault charges, potentially affecting five Americal Division members.

My Lai Atlanta Griffin Bell Hth U.S. Crcuit Court of iAppeals Robert Iw T’souvas San Jose Calif Wie Qutel Bell Medina Torres Charles L. Weltner Torresaid Americal Division Mitchell Americal

Congress weigh temporary insanity defense for My Lai troops

Washington lawmakers floated a temporary insanity defense for soldiers accused of war crimes over the My Lai massacre. Rep Edward Hebert said he may revise the Nuremberg standard to allow pleas of temporary insanity caused by combat stress. Rep Charles Gubser and Rep William Dickinson supported considering this defense amid claims more than 100 civilians were killed.

Washington My Lai Edward Hebert D-La House Armed Service Committee Herbert Charles Gubser K-Caliti William L. Dickinson R-Ala Hebert Nurenberg

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