My Lai Testimony Sparks House Subcommittee Split
Washington lawmakers clash over whether a helicopter pilot’s testimony proved a My Lai massacre. Rivers calls a key claim a lie as critics say the subcommittee’s handling mirrors a whitewash. The hearing features disputed accounts of Chief Warrant Officer Hugh Thompson and alleged civilian killings at My Lai.
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Not Guilty Says 30-Count Massacre Charge Soldier
Louisiana born Sgt. David Mitchell defends innocence over 30 counts of assault with intent to commit murder linked to the My Lai massacre. He tells Baton Rouge Morning Advocate and WBRZ that he learned of the probe in Washington and has faced delayed promotions as the case moves toward possible court martial. His civilian lawyer Ossie Brown and Army counsel Capt. James Bowdish defend his position amid broader inquiries into the Vietnam incident.
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Former lieutenants allege Phoenix Program kill plan
Two ex Army lieutenants claim they were instructed to hire mercenaries to kill Viet Cong supporters and to use extreme torture. The assertion, linked to the Phoenix Program, is being sent to U.S. senators via their Baltimore lawyer. They sought discharge as conscientious objectors after orders to Vietnam.
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ACLU Urges Dropping Case Against Lt Calley
The American Civil Liberties Union urged the Army to drop prosecutions of Lt William L Calley Jr in the My Lai massacre case. The ACLU proposed an independent commission study instead arguing public examination is needed over a full trial. The letter, signed by John de J Pemberton Sr and Melvin L Wulf, urged Defense Secretary Melvin R Laird to consider the move.
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Viet Solons Call It Massacre but Cite Cong
South Vietnamese Senate Interior Committee acknowledged a My Lai massacre but accused Communists of exaggeration and claimed Viet Cong atrocities were greater. They cited the Hue massacre of February 1968, when over 3000 civilians were killed during the Communist invasion of the old imperial capital.
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Subcommittee Hearings Touch on Possible Massacre Claim
Medina testified before the subcommittee asserting no knowledge of a massacre but could not rule out the possibility. Sources say Viet Cong violence loomed as he faced questions about the incident.
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