On August 31st, Sgt. Clousing was charged with violating Article 85 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice (desertion). If found guilty, he could face a maximum of two years in confinement. The Army did this despite Sgt. Clousing turning himself in. Former Judge Advocate General and Sgt. Clousing’s Co-counsel David W. Miner said in response to the charges:
We are disappointed the Army is choosing to charge Sgt. Clousing rather than focus on the investigation the abuses of power Sgt. Clousing witnessed in Iraq. My co-counsel and I are honored to represent him because of the stand he has taken against the abuses he witnessed in Iraq.
Also in response to the charges, Sgt. Clousing said, “Since I left the army I have known that being court martialed was a possibility I could face. I am at peace with my decision. I followed my conscience and, if need be, I will feel honored to join the ranks of others who have been prosecuted for doing the same.”
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Left by Camp Democracy and other Peace News - Head-On Headlines on September 18th, 2006