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In reply to the discussion: Hello ... [View all]stevenleser
(32,886 posts)47. Here is what I have been able to find...
https://www.change.org/petitions/it-s-time-to-act-now-claim-justice-for-pfc-lavena-johnson
So far, CCIRI has had their own ballistic and forensic experts and a psychologist who is an expert on suicides, take a good look at the militarys investigative file and autopsy photos. All have serious doubts LaVena took her own life.
Theres no question the militarys [investigation and conclusion of suicide] has problems, says Sheryl McCollum, director of CCIRI. If there are any signs of murder, you cant automatically call it a suicide.
But while the CCIRI has found the courage to take on this potential military cover-up, major media such as CBS Newss 60 Minutes and ABC News have attempted to report on LaVenas death, but backed away from airing the story, even though both CBS and ABC spent thousands of dollars on Lavena, sending multiple teams to the home of the Johnsons. 60 Minutes also paid to have LaVenas body disinterred for a second autopsy, this according to LaVenas father, Dr. John Johnson of St. Louis.
No one will touch LaVenas story with a ten-foot pole, says Dr. Johnson about the mainstream and corporate media.
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So far, CCIRI has had their own ballistic and forensic experts and a psychologist who is an expert on suicides, take a good look at the militarys investigative file and autopsy photos. All have serious doubts LaVena took her own life.
Theres no question the militarys [investigation and conclusion of suicide] has problems, says Sheryl McCollum, director of CCIRI. If there are any signs of murder, you cant automatically call it a suicide.
But while the CCIRI has found the courage to take on this potential military cover-up, major media such as CBS Newss 60 Minutes and ABC News have attempted to report on LaVenas death, but backed away from airing the story, even though both CBS and ABC spent thousands of dollars on Lavena, sending multiple teams to the home of the Johnsons. 60 Minutes also paid to have LaVenas body disinterred for a second autopsy, this according to LaVenas father, Dr. John Johnson of St. Louis.
No one will touch LaVenas story with a ten-foot pole, says Dr. Johnson about the mainstream and corporate media.
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Woman troops were being so abused in Iraq that they were causing themselves horrible UTI's because
Mnemosyne
Jan 2014
#19
Another case of *suicide* that doesn't pass the logic test. How long will this go on? n/t
freshwest
Jan 2014
#22
I checked google for the stats on that..I saw 51% as well as other numbers.
BlancheSplanchnik
Jan 2014
#38