SO2 McCabe Charged with Detainee Abuse
Press Release: SO2 Matthew McCabe, one of three Navy SEALs being charged with the abuse of a detainee who is suspected of killing and mutilating four Blackwater Contractors in Fallujah in 2004, faced arraignment in a military court on Dec 7, 2009. Petty Officer (PO) McCabe is being charged with punching the detainee in the stomach. He faces court-martial, a year in jail and a bad conduct discharge.
On December 11, 2009, SO2 McCabe formally notified the government of his intent to plead “Not Guilty” to all charges and is requesting a trial by a panel of military members, including enlisted members.
Public Response
HUMAN EVENTS has posted a petition requesting the Secretary of Defense, the Honorable Robert M. Gates, to dismiss the charges against the three Navy SEALs, SO2 McCabe, SO2 Keefe and SO1 Huertas.
The Law Firm of Puckett & Faraj, PC is grateful for the outpouring of public support for these Navy SEALs. The Firm represents PO McCabe, the main defendant in the case. Several have asked how they may contact the Navy and United States Central Command to voice their support for these three Navy SEALs. The addresses for their senior commanding officers are:
Convening Authority: MG Charles T. Cleveland SOCCENT/CC 7701 Tampa Point Boulevard McDill AFB, FL 33621
Administrative Authorities: Chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Gary Roughead 2000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350-2000 and the Secretary of the Navy, The Honorable Ray Mabus 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, DC 20350-1000
At this point, two Defense Funds have been set up for all three Navy SEALs.
DISCLAIMER: THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS PROVIDED WITHOUT ENDORSEMENT. THE LAW FIRM OF PUCKETT & FARAJ, PC DOES NOT CONTROL OR HAVE ANY PROFESSIONAL OR FINANCIAL AFFILIATION WITH ANY LEGAL DEFENSE FUND. LEGAL DEFENSE FUNDS OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY FROM THE LAW FIRM AND THE PARTNERS. PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO EXERCISE DUE DILIGENCE WHEN CHOOSING TO CONTRIBUTE TO A DEFENSE FUND.
#1: U.S. Navy SEAL/Warrior Defense Fund: The U.S. Navy SEAL/Warrior Defense Fund, to defray the legal costs and fees of the 3 Navy SEALs charged with detainee assault. http://sites.google.com/site/usnavyseallegaldefensefund/ or via Bank of America (any branch) Account Number 435020290711 or mailed to Bank of America P.O. Box F, Fort Eustis, VA 23604. The Fund is NOT a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization under the Internal Revenue Service and therefore, contributions are NOT tax deductible. For more information: navysealdefense@gmail.com
#2: Navy SEALs Fund, for donations to help pay the legal bills of the three accused Navy SEALs. http://www.maritimetacticalsecurity.com/MtsNews.aspx or via JPMorgan Chase Bank, the “Navy SEALs Fund”, Account # 834325318. This is a non-profit account. For more information please contact support@maritimetacticalsecurity.com or by phone 888-867-0899, ext 101.
Tags: bad conduct discharge, detainee abuse, McCabe, military justice, Puckett Faraj, SEAL
November 29th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I am sorry these Seals are being treated as criminals by the US military. However, I am glad they insisted on bringing this treatment to light in a public arena and hopefully the cockroaches will be forced back into the dark recesses in which they belong.
November 30th, 2009 at 12:46 am
It is beyond my comprehension that these men are getting this kind of treatment. Un-f***-ing believable! I spent 6 years in the Teams. These men bleed and die by the honor of God and Country to protect our freedom and democracy and defend the human rights of innocent people all over the globe and this is how we treat them? Are they bleeding and dying so that brass and suits in Washington can sit back on their high horses in the safety and comfort of their warm offices half a planet away from real danger, many of them, spineless pen pushers never having tasted the dirt of foreign soil on their ass-kissing lips.
A terrorist fugitive which masterminded the killing of our citizens and desecration of their bodies has been punched in the gut or received a fat lip in the middle of a war where thousands upon thousands have perished and we will ruin the careers and punish those very soldiers who captured him and possibly saved thousands more lives.
What can I do to stop this and I will clearly do it.
November 30th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
Please let PO McCabe that we are behind him. It is ironic that he is set for arraingment on Dec. 7th!
We will be with you in prayer.
I do not know if the letters to our Congressmen will be answered but they have been sent.
There are no words to express my anger that this action.
Peggy McCosh
Klamath Falls, OR
December 3rd, 2009 at 6:54 am
I too am outraged at our government’s treatment of these very special men. I’m embarrassed by it, and my heart goes out to them and their families.Our enemies must be rolling on the ground laughing at us. Please make sure these men, the cream of the crop, know the vast majority of Americans get it. We know they have survived a lot of hardship to get to where they are, and we as a nation would be in trouble without them. I could go on; please just let them know Americans are following the case, contacting leadership, and wanting to give them a HUGE thank you! They are the best!
December 7th, 2009 at 5:31 am
Hang in there young man. I am happy to donate funds to your attorney on this special day, and help fight for YOUR rights. Although this seems senseless to a lot of good Americans, I am sure you and your peers will shine when this non-sense is over.
Thank you for your service!!
December 8th, 2009 at 9:07 pm
A national embarrassment, and a slap in the face of our military. Free our Seals and restore their honor NOW! Our prayers are with you.
December 8th, 2009 at 10:44 pm
As an ex Navy Diver I must say that the average American knows little about the dedication and hardship that our military has to endure. They face an enemy that hos no problem cutting off the head of a prisoner, but cries foul when they are the recipients of the amount of force equal to a football game or or a good chest bump. Our country does not have the will to win a war or have the guts to stand up and say this is the way it’s going to be. You are our enemy, and your life is in danger if you continue to commit crimes against our people and our property. I’m sure the people in the twin towers wish they could trade their horrible deaths for a punch in the stomach.
We have to stand beside our military people and defend them against these wimps that want to turn the other cheek.