#Sgt ricky king code

Clousing rather than focus on the investigation the abuses of power Sgt. We are disappointed the Army is choosing to charge Sgt. If found guilty, he could face a maximum of two years in confinement.

#Sgt ricky king code

Clousing was charged with violating Article 85 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (desertion). Clousing Instead of Investigating the Abuses of Power he Disclosed Clousing and more information about his court martial.Īrmy Focuses on Punishing Sgt. Stay tuned for updates about actions you can take to support Sgt. Later in the day, local supporters will rally in downtown Fayetteville to show their support for Sgt. Clousing, accompanied by his civilian defense attorney David Miner will hold a press conference at 10am at Quaker House (223 Hillside Ave Fayetteville, NC). The Army has yet to announce the results of this investigation. Clousing’s allegations of systemic abuse and the misuse of power by US troops in Iraq. After returning to military custody, the 82nd Airborne opened an investigation into Sgt. Clousing will testify about the abuses of power he witnessed while serving in Iraq and may call other witnesses.

Clousing has been charged with desertion, and if convicted faces a maximum of one year in confinement and a bad conduct discharge. Clousing’s court martial for Thursday, October 12th. Press Conference and Rally Planned Prior to Sgt. Clousing speaking to your group, of for more information about the welcome home, please contact Laurel Albina at (206) 419-3811. He had the courage to stand up for what he believes in. “I’m proud of my son and very happy to have him home. Clousing’s mother, Sharon Pankalla is happy to have her son returning home. Clousing, a 24 year old Washington native has joined ranks with a number of Iraq veterans who have decided that they can no longer remain silent about the abuses they witnessed in Iraq. On October 11th he was found guilty of AWOL and sentenced to three months in prison. He then turned himself over to military custody. Clousing spoke publicly about what he called “the daily devastation of occupation in Iraq” which led to his decision to leave his unit after completion of his tour in Iraq. On August 11th 2006, after being AWOL from the military for over 14 months, Sgt. Clousing will also be speaking at a reception January 6th at a location to be announced. Clousing at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport at 10:15PM on Saturday, December 23rd, Concourse B, Baggage Claim 11. Family, friends and supporters will welcome Sgt. Ricky Clousing will come home to Washington State on Saturday, December 23rd after three months in a military prison. Clousing to be released - help welcome him home!