Defend the Defenders

PFC Edward L. Richmond,
US Army

About This Case

June 23, 2006
Case Summary
For those of you who have not read the entire Appellate Brief and may not be aware of PFC Edward Richmond's story and case, both are briefly summarized here.

January 17, 2006
Appellate Brief ICO United States v. Richmond (PDF)
The linked file contains the appeal filed by attorney Charles Gittins on behalf of PFC Richmond.


Update

May 9, 2007
Petition to the United States Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces for Grant of Review (PNG)


Headlines

September 24, 2006 — Washington Post
The Army vs. Spec. Richmond
Edward Richmond Jr. says he was doing his duty when he shot a civilian in Iraq, but the Army convicted him of manslaughter. His father's mission is to clear his name.


Letters

June 23, 2006
A Letter from Merry Pantano
We thank you for your constant interest in the efforts of DefendtheDefenders.org, Inc., for your contributions and support, for your visits to our website, for communicating your thoughts to your elected representatives and local newspapers, and for passing the word among your friends and acquaintances.

August 18, 2005
A Letter from the Parents of Private Richmond
We are writing this letter on behalf of our son, Private Edward L. Richmond, who is currently serving a three-year prison term at Fort Sill, Oklahoma for voluntary manslaughter. We want this sentence appealed and our son's good name restored!


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