Lt. Watada formally charged by Army for contempt, conduct unbecoming, and missing movement

Friends and Family of Lt. Ehren Watada

Today, July 5, 2006, First Lieutenant Ehren K. Watada was formally charged with three articles of the Uniform Code of Military Justice: missing movement (Article 87), two counts of contempt towards officials (Article 88), and three counts of conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman (Article 133). If convicted of all charges by a general court-martial, Lt. Watada could be sentenced to over seven years in a military prison (...) Supporters of Lt. Watada across the country are being called on to again show their support, and planning for a comprehensive educational and action campaign is underway. Puget Sound groups will hold a rally at 5:00pm tomorrow, July 6, at the Interstate 5, Exit 119 overpass adjacent to Ft. Lewis. Last week, on June 27, over a thousand people in over 30 cities rallied in support of the National Day of Action to Stand Up with Lt. Watada. Lt. Watada first attempted to quietly resign in protest over the illegality of the Iraq War and occupation in January 2006...

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