Our Government exists to protect our unalienable Rights of “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness” as highlighted in our Declaration of Independence and detailed in our Constitution and Bill of Rights. If our Rights are taken away, it destroys the foundation upon which our Nation is built. In America, even when someone is perceived to be guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, or may even admit to conducting unseemly and criminal acts, we still provide them their rights to due process. We do not tolerate “lynchings” for veterans or active duty servicemembers in need of legal help.
During appeals, in the words of Justice Holmes, who served on the Supreme Court for 30 years, “what we have to deal with is not the petitioner’s innocence or guilt but solely the question whether their constitutional rights have been preserved.” “Guilty as [petitioner] undoubtedly is — unworthy member of the community as he undoubtedly is – he was entitled to a better procedure.”
In order to obtain an effective legal defense team, almost every military defendant and his or her family must hire a civilian attorney. Many families are forced to take out mortgages on their homes, borrow money from friends and family members, and assume debt that they will never possibly be able to repay.
United American Patriots established the WARRIOR FUND to help alleviate the overwhelming financial burden and to “Defend our Defenders.”
Some of our Nation’s Warriors are wrongfully accused and convicted of “War Crimes” and US military prosecutors have used the following against them:
1. RIGHTS – Prosecutors have denied our Warriors all their Rights
Some of our Nation’s Warriors are wrongfully accused and convicted of “War Crimes” and US military prosecutors have used the following against them:
2. EVIDENCE – Prosecutors have Failed to share that which they must by US Law, “exculpatory evidence”
Any information which could be used to defend and exonerate our Warriors of guilt
3. MITIGATING FACTORS – Prosecutors have prevented juries from hearing mitigating factors or extenuating circumstances
Any information which might result in reduced charges or a lesser sentences for our Warriors
4. FALSE STATEMENTS – Prosecutors have publicly misrepresented facts associated with cases.
Most recently that a Warrior was convicted of changing the Rules of Engagement (ROEs), when the jury actually acquitted him of that accusation
5. ENEMY COMBATANTS – Prosecutors have secretly flown enemy combatants into America, on commercial airlines which contained US citizens, to testify against our Warriors.
Specifically, bomb-makers who have killed US citizens – not concerned innocent civilians from another country. These are people who have a vested interest in making false allegations against our Warriors
Reintegration back into civilian society can often be challenging for those who have faced the rigors of combat. The challenges become exponentially harder after serving in battle, if unjustly branded as a “criminal,” having spent time confined in prison, and losing veteran’s benefits including health care and education opportunities. Simply maintaining a healthy mind and relationships with spouses and children can become overwhelming.
UAP supports American servicemembers by generating Presidential, Congressional, and public awareness and funding the legal representation used to fight their legal battles. Your financial support is critical to our success, and most importantly, the success of our Warriors!
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