Thousands of people from all over the country are donating money to help Staff Sargent Ray Girouard in his legal defense against charges of murder while serving in combat in Iraq.
Staff Sgt, Girouard, age 24, is accused of murdering Iraqi detainees while on a mission to raid a terrorist training camp. He has been recommended for a court martial and faces the possibility of a life sentence.
Staff Sgt Girouard says that he gave orders to shoot the detainees, after the detainees attacked his men and attempted to escape. He says he was following the rules of engagement which were, "kill all military age males".
Meanwhile Staff Sgt. Girouard 's family (he was raised by his grandparents) are unable to afford an attorney for his defense and he is represented only by a military-court appointed attorney...the civilian equivalent of a public defender.
WATE television in Knoxville, TN is reporting that people from all over America have begun to donate money.
To contribute to Staff Sgt. Raymond Girouard's legal expense write to:
American Legion Post 106, C/O Joe Tolson,
P.O. Box 256, Sweetwater, TN 37874.
The memo on your check should read: SSG Ray Girouard Legal Expense
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