1-15-05- Army Specialist Charles Graner is not saying he's sorry after receiving a ten-year sentence for abusing Iraqi prisoners. Asked if he felt remorse after the sentence was handed down at Fort Hood, Texas, Graner said -- quote -- "There's a war on. Bad things happen."
Graner is the first person to be court-martialed in connection with the Abu Ghraib prison scandal. He was cast as the leader of a band of rogue guards at the Baghdad prison who physically and sexually mistreated Iraqis.
Graner contended he was only following orders from his superiors
in military intelligence.
Graner will be dishonorably discharged once he completes his
sentence.
His mother says he's -- quote -- "scared to death."
Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More
Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More
Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More
