Tillman Family, Jessica Lynch Challenge Pentagon Misinformation

Staff / Truthdig Apr 25, 2007 Testifying before the House Committee on Government Oversight and Reform, Jessica Lynch and Pat Tillman's brother and mother criticized the Pentagon and the government, which they said manipulated the truth for the sake of political gain. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Congress to Investigate Tillman Cover-Up

Staff / Truthdig Apr 21, 2007 From documents already released, it has become clear that the Army acted inappropriately following the death of Pat Tillman, destroying evidence, instituting an "information lockdown" and possibly even discussing a PR strategy. Congress will now investigate the matter, with the aid of uncensored documents and testimony from the Tillman family. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Olbermann Debunks White House E-Mail Claims

Staff / Truthdig Apr 17, 2007 Keith Olbermann interviews a computer forensics expert, who explains various ways the White House might uncover those pesky missing e-mails. All in all, the chances that up to 5 million e-mails have completely disappeared are very slim. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Congress Will Investigate Misinformation on Tillman, Lynch

Staff / Truthdig Apr 11, 2007 The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will investigate the Pentagon's handling of the death of Pat Tillman and the rescue of Jessica Lynch to determine "why inaccurate accounts of these two incidents were disseminated, the sources and motivations for the accounts, and whether the appropriate administration officials have been held accountable." Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Pentagon Report on Tillman Fratricide Leaves Many Questions Unanswered

Staff / Truthdig Mar 27, 2007 The Tillman family and members of Congress expressed disappointment at the story presented by the Pentagon on Monday during a briefing regarding the investigations into the death of Pat Tillman and the subsequent military cover-up. Read details of the report here. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

In Defense of Pat Tillman

Stan Goff / Truthdig Mar 26, 2007 Last week's leak that nine officers will be implicated in the cover-up of the circumstances of Pat Tillman's death unleashed yet another wave of commentary and speculation about the nature of his patriotism and service. Stan Goff takes on one particularly ferocious vulture in order to defend Tillman's memory. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Nine Officers Blamed in Tillman Cover-Up

Staff / Truthdig Mar 24, 2007 The findings of an investigation into the cover-up of the circumstances of Pat Tillman's death won't be officially released until Monday, but details are leaking out. According to Defense Department officials, the report will recommend holding nine officers, including up to four generals, accountable. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Another Friendly Fire Coverup by the Army

Staff / Truthdig Dec 6, 2006 Peggy Buryj was told in 2004 that her son Jesse died near Karbala, Iraq, sustaining a back injury while heroically defending an Army checkpoint. She would later learn that he was shot in the back. While the Army, which has destroyed important evidence related to the case, insists a Polish soldier fired the shot, a friend of Jesse's who served with him told his mother an American soldier was to blame. (h/t: Buzzflash) Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Pat Roberts, Uncovered

Staff / Truthdig Mar 9, 2006 Think Progress puts together an in-depth cheat sheet on all the ways Roberts has shrunk from his responsibilities as chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Army Plans Criminal Investigation into Tillman’s Death

Staff / Truthdig Mar 6, 2006 The military originally said the former NFL player was killed by enemy fire, but it turned out he was shot by his fellow Rangers. Now a lawmaker is alleging a possible coverup by the Army. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Coverup Under Two Presidents: The Unsolved Mystery of the Oklahoma City Bombing

Andrew Gumbel / Truthdig Feb 22, 2006 One hundred sixty-eight died -- but we still don't know for certain the identities of their killers. A look at the striking parallels between the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing and the 2001 attack on the World Trade Center, and how the FBI resisted, and is still resisting, giving full accounts of each. Dig deeper ( 13 Min. Read )

Cheney’s Response Becoming a Liability

Staff / Truthdig Feb 15, 2006 Republicans are chastizing the vice president for his slow and unapologetic disclosure of the hunting incident. As well they should. For an administration that orchestrated Bush's aircraft carrier photo-op, this episode seems particularly bush league. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )