Any news on Leonard Clark?

[fooj]

Do we have any updated info on him? I worry about that guy. He was so brave to speak out and I think what happened to him was bullshit. I don't care what BS the military throws our direction...the guy is a good soldier. He's certainly not a coward and that is a hell of alot more than I can say for our government. It's beyond disgusting.

I'll just keep asking until I hear something.

Peace.

[Hissyspit]

1. I was wondering that myself earlier tonight. We may not be able to get...

much information on his situation, but, certainly, keep asking.

[fooj]

3. Didn't the guy from PDA have info on him? Is it Kevin?

Brain fart...

Peace.:patriot:

[fooj]

4. .

not another brain fart... lol!

Peace.:patriot:

[Syrinx]

2. I'm sorry, fooj, but who is Leonard Clark?

Nice to see you! :hi:

[fooj]

5. Leonard is a soldier over in Iraq that sent messages home

about what really was going on in Bagdad. He was communicating TRUTH. You know, Shrubco's arch enemy?


Good to see you out and about, as well.
Peace.B-)

[Syrinx]

6. thanks

I generally consider myself well informed. But I missed this topic. I will google in your honor. Thanks!

[Swamp Rat]

8. Here's two links:

http://www.indybay.org/news/2005/07/1752583.php

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2005/7/6/8270/37673

[Syrinx]

thanks Swamp Rat!

I will check them out!

[fooj]

9. Right on!

Thanks!:smoke:

[fooj]

10. OMG! I hope we can find something dated after July 12th.

We can't forget about this soldier. We just can't.

Peace.

[Swamp Rat]

11. I'm looking.

[fooj]

14. You are a gift, SwampRat!

Thanks.:hi:

[Swamp Rat]

12. Here's something from July 22th I found at the Arizona radio KJZZ website

http://kjzz.rio.maricopa.edu/news/arizona/archives/200507/clarkupdate

"( Phoenix, AZ ) An Arizona Army National Guardsman who has been blogging from Iraq has been demoted and some of his pay is being forfeited. Leonard Clark, from Glendale, kept a web-log critical of U-S operations in Iraq and while on active-duty filed to run for statewide office. KJZZ's Rene Gutel reports on the results of an Army investigation into Clark's activities."

CENTCOM release:

Private First Class Leonard Clark Press Release

On July 19, 2005, Lieutenant Colonel James F. Switzer, Commander, 504th Military Police Battalion, 42nd Military Police Brigade, Multi-National Corps-Iraq, notified Specialist Leonard A. Clark, 860th Military Police Company, of his intent to dispose of alleged misconduct under Article 15, Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ).

After consulting with a Trial Defense Counsel, a military defense lawyer, Specialist Clark elected to accept disposition of the alleged offense using Article 15 proceedings. Specifically, Specialist Clark was charged under Article 15 with the following violations of the UCMJ:

Article 92 (Failure to obey order), 11 specifications; by releasing classified information regarding unit soldiers and convoys being attacked or hit by an improvised explosive devices on various dates, discussing troop movements on various dates, releasing Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures and Rules of Engagement used by the unit on various dates, in violation of a lawful general order prohibiting the release of such information.

Article 134 (Reckless endangerment), 2 specifications; by releasing specific information, on various dates regarding Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures and Rules of Engagement used by his unit and encouraging its widespread publication, such that the enemy forces could foreseeably access the information, such that with that information it was likely that the enemy forces could cause death or serious bodily harm to U.S. forces engaged in the same or similar mission.

On July 19, 2005, at a hearing before Lieutenant Colonel Switzer, Specialist Clark was found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt of all Specifications. As a result, Specialist Clark received the following punishment:

Reduction to Private First Class (E-3), forfeiture of $820 per month for two months, 45 days restriction, and 45 days of extra duty. Both the restriction and extra duty were suspended for five months.

Private First Class Clark has appeal rights, but he has chosen not to exercise those rights.

[fooj]

15. What? Suspended for 5 months? Guilty?

Reckless endangerment? WTF?

[LaurenG]

7. Doesn't he have a blog?

I don't think I bookmarked it, if I'm correct in thinking he has one. Does anyone know?

[Hissyspit]

13. kevin_pdamerica was the guy who posted about him n/t

[fooj]

16. Thanks!

:hi:

[Hissyspit]

17. July 23 update from www.leonardclark.com/blog:

July 23, 2005
Update on Clark via Phoenix NPR
Filed under: Admin Notes — Admin @ 7:48 am
This is NOT posted on behalf of Clark, nor does he have knowledge this is being posted. This is simply a spot that was aired on local NPR with the facts of the current situation. I have posted only as an update for those many who have contacted me.


Blogging Arizona Soldier in Iraq Demoted

( Phoenix, AZ ) An Arizona Army National Guardsman who has been blogging from Iraq has been demoted and some of his pay is being forfeited. Leonard Clark, from Glendale, kept a web-log critical of U-S operations in Iraq and while on active-duty filed to run for statewide office. KJZZ’s Rene Gutel reports on the results of an Army investigation into Clark’s activities.

Press Release from CENTCOM

Previous Coverage of Leonard Clark Story Rene Gutel’s initial report on the Leonard Clark investigation.

< Rene Gutel >

[Swamp Rat]

18. I saw that, but it looks like someone else owns/uses his domain now. n/t

[DoYouEverWonder]

19. Last I heard

he was in a military prison.

[Callalily]

20. Info from Kevin

<snip> Leonard’s last message…5
Kevin posted in War and Peace, Friends, Armed Services on July 11th, 2005
You could tell he was in a room with people in the background and he was reading text that they asked him to convey to me. His text was this:

Kevin, this is Leonard Clark I have been ordered by my commander Captain Munch to ask you to not publish anymore material at all on the web specifically any pending voice mails you may have that I have sent you. The reason I have been told to tell you to do this is because he states that he believes operational security may be compromised.<snip>

http://spidel.net/blog/

I have Leonard Clarks blog address on my work computer, but I'm assuming it's down. He apparently has been silenced. Too bad.

[merh]

21. kick

:kick: For the morning crowd.

Thank you Leonard Clark for sharing the truth with us. :patriot: