Word Of Honor

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00:00:33 The platoon had suffered
00:00:37 Without rest or resupply, we'd been
00:00:40 ...of Alpha Company for over a week.
00:00:42 Of the original 40 of us,
00:00:47 Sergeant Detonq...
00:00:48 ...Corporal Larry Cane...
00:00:50 ...who'd recently put his own life
00:00:55 Farley, Beltran...
00:00:58 ...the ill-fated Peterson...
00:01:00 ...Kalahane, Sadowski....
00:01:03 All of them suffering from
00:01:07 Then there was the lieutenant
00:01:11 Okay, we're gonna flank the village from
00:01:16 Sadowski, Detonq,
00:01:19 Cane, Peterson, Kelly and Brandt...
00:01:21 ...fall in behind me down the road.
00:01:23 We got Sanchez and Farley
00:01:26 Rendezvous at the building
00:01:30 -Yes, sir.
00:01:52 l'm not gonna fault the conduct
00:01:56 He'd never been with a group of men
00:02:02 What about these men?
00:02:05 Neanderthals.
00:02:08 Human dregs that washed up
00:02:13 ...that the Army in its wisdom
00:02:18 Tyson was what, about 21 ?
00:02:22 College kid.
00:02:23 l sensed that he was just as uncomfortable
00:02:28 But, unlike me, l think that he thought
00:02:34 Quiet. Get out of here.
00:03:05 Okay, let's go back a second.
00:03:10 ...as corps medic, that these men
00:03:13 Tyson decided to advance
00:03:16 ...and the international hospital,
00:03:20 He told us that there
00:03:24 Right.
00:03:34 As we approached the hospital, there was
00:03:39 Red Cross flag. Signifying what?
00:03:44 Neutrality.
00:03:47 Or so we thought.
00:04:02 -Peterson!
00:04:05 -Peterson's down!
00:04:08 l got Peterson! Grab Cane!
00:04:21 Cover me!
00:04:23 -l got him!
00:04:26 Wait. No, he's dead.
00:04:29 Peterson's wound was mortal.
00:04:31 Only a thoracic surgeon in a well-equipped
00:04:35 -Nobody move!
00:04:38 -Stay back. Stay back!
00:04:40 But we had just fired a few hundred
00:04:44 -...so they weren't ecstatic to see us.
00:04:47 What was your opinion
00:04:50 l told Tyson several times...
00:04:52 ...that their ER was not equipped
00:04:56 And that's what the Frenchman,
00:05:01 ...was also trying to tell him.
00:05:06 French bastard.
00:05:09 -Without a dust-off, he's gone.
00:05:12 Do we let these other men die to operate on
00:05:17 Get your hands off me!
00:05:18 Lower your gun!
00:05:21 Beltran, make room for Peterson.
00:05:23 -You! Move, now!
00:05:30 Move it, sister!
00:05:32 Come on! Come on!
00:05:38 Get ready to operate. Now!
00:05:41 -Lieutenant.
00:05:44 There's no point!
00:05:49 He's dead.
00:05:51 -No, no, no, no, no!
00:05:56 Sons of bitches, man!
00:05:59 Do it! Blast them!
00:06:05 -What do we do?
00:06:08 -Kill every man and woman in this place.
00:06:14 An orgy of murder.
00:06:16 Not a single human life was spared.
00:06:23 After they burned the building down...
00:06:26 ...and all the witnesses were dead,
00:06:32 ...upon their word of honor...
00:06:35 ...never to speak of it again.
00:06:40 Not a word to anyone?
00:06:42 -Not for 30 years?
00:06:46 Especially when l heard that Lieutenant
00:06:52 But it would've been my word against his.
00:06:55 Well, it still is.
00:06:57 But...
00:06:59 ...now, l don't care.
00:07:04 A thing like this contaminates
00:07:09 lt ruined my life.
00:07:12 lt ruined my life, it ruined my life.
00:07:16 And l think it's my duty to God and to my
00:07:21 ...about Lieutenant Benjamin Tyson...
00:07:26 ...and the atrocities at Misericorde.
00:07:31 ln lraq today, the U.S. Army continued their
00:07:37 The site of sporadic looting and violence.
00:07:39 -Did you talk to David?
00:07:44 l'm not sure he listened.
00:07:47 He's still saying he didn't cheat.
00:07:51 Yeah, right.
00:07:53 Well, he's gotta come to it on his own.
00:07:57 Stop being the principal.
00:08:01 Well, since you're in such
00:08:04 ...l meant to tell you that l had to wire
00:08:09 She sounded so desperate, Ben.
00:08:11 Maybe she should've gone
00:08:14 ...instead of blowing
00:08:18 Not cool.
00:08:20 -Who blew all their money on lawyers?
00:08:24 She's going through a hard time.
00:08:26 -She shouldn't have married the bum.
00:08:31 People experience problems
00:08:34 -lt could happen to any of us.
00:08:37 People just have to take responsibility
00:08:42 -Have a wonderful day at school, David.
00:09:56 Hold on. Jim Wattenberg.
00:09:59 -Call back.
00:10:01 He's rushing into a meeting.
00:10:04 Mr. Tyson's office.
00:10:27 l talked to Brian Falco.
00:10:29 They're waiting on our recommendations.
00:10:32 Yeah, l want to talk to you about that.
00:10:36 Don't tell me you're having
00:10:40 The board meeting's tomorrow.
00:10:42 -Ben, it's your wife.
00:10:44 -And get me Phil Sloan.
00:10:49 You know, l'm right
00:10:52 Can l get back to you later on this one?
00:10:55 -Yeah, sure.
00:11:05 lncoming!
00:11:14 Beltran, Kalahane, l want you guys on point!
00:11:18 We're going to Misericorde!
00:11:27 l'm hit!
00:11:29 Grenade! Grenade!
00:11:41 Phil Sloan is in the conference room.
00:11:44 Why did it take 30 years
00:11:47 A story like this has obvious disadvantages.
00:11:51 Those who were there and are still alive
00:11:54 ...to either confirm or deny their role
00:11:58 -But why now?
00:12:02 Facing mortality, he decided it was time.
00:12:05 -Dr. Brandt!
00:12:06 -Why did you make these allegations now?
00:12:11 -What's his profile?
00:12:14 Two Purple Hearts,
00:12:16 ...Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry
00:12:20 -How about the whistle blower?
00:12:23 Company medic. Discharged in '73.
00:12:26 Disappeared into civilian life.
00:12:30 Dr. Brandt's allegations are creating
00:12:33 ...and human rights organizations
00:12:37 -Tell them to piss off.
00:12:39 ...tell the international community
00:12:42 We have diplomatic relations with Hanoi,
00:12:46 l assume you're considering a lawsuit.
00:12:48 My concern is whether this could
00:12:52 There's no statute of limitations for murder,
00:12:56 ...for an incident 30 years ago
00:12:58 The Justice Department can't put them
00:13:02 -General?
00:13:06 The Army only tries soldiers on active duty.
00:13:08 You have to be tried in a military court,
00:13:12 -...unless you're still in the reserves.
00:13:15 No way to recall him in order
00:13:21 lf he was in the reserves
00:13:25 And?
00:13:26 Anyway, this is assuming
00:13:31 He gets medical benefits
00:13:34 We have an uncorroborated account
00:13:38 ...who doesn't specifically identify
00:13:42 But as commanding officer,
00:13:46 We're gonna tell all our wounded veterans
00:13:50 Let me spell it out for you, general.
00:13:52 Our country's in a state of war.
00:13:54 Do not talk to the press.
00:13:56 You give no statements, public
00:14:00 We're accusing nations of harboring
00:14:04 The last thing this government needs...
00:14:06 ...is a scandal about an Army cover-up
00:14:28 Now, for a special report,
00:14:37 Please, move aside!
00:14:43 Let her through!
00:14:45 Mr. Tyson, sir!
00:14:47 Do you acknowledge your role
00:14:49 -You people are on private property.
00:14:52 l've been trying to reach you all day.
00:14:54 l forgot my cell phone.
00:14:58 There was an incident at that hospital.
00:15:03 lt didn't happen exactly
00:15:08 -Where's David? David?
00:15:10 l reached him at school.
00:15:13 He's spending the night at Parker's.
00:15:16 This magazine says
00:15:21 ...killed innocent people...
00:15:24 ...burned down a hospital.
00:15:28 -ls that true?
00:15:36 lt's true and it's not true.
00:15:45 l wanna talk to you about this,
00:15:50 l gave my word.
00:15:54 You gave your word to whom?
00:15:58 -The Army?
00:16:00 l can't talk about this.
00:16:06 lf that article triggers an investigation,
00:16:12 -You can be charged?
00:16:16 -You--
00:16:18 -You already talked to Phil Sloan?
00:16:21 This Seattle doctor doesn't care
00:16:25 You weren't there.
00:16:28 You were in friggin' grammar school.
00:16:30 Don't ask me to justify
00:16:48 lncoming!
00:17:36 -Can l help you?
00:17:38 -Major Karen Harper here to see Mr. Tyson.
00:17:43 Here he is.
00:17:50 Benjamin Tyson.
00:17:53 Major Karen Harper, representing
00:17:56 l'm sorry for the inconvenience.
00:17:58 Can l borrow a few minutes
00:18:04 l assure you, Mr. Tyson,
00:18:09 There've been sensational
00:18:12 l've read the statements that you and
00:18:16 l have no reason, at this time, to believe
00:18:21 The man waits 30 years to come forward?
00:18:25 lt obviously raises certain questions.
00:18:28 Nevertheless, l have a duty to advise you...
00:18:31 ...l'm here to conduct an Article 32
00:18:36 ...charges must be contemplated.
00:18:38 ln this case, among those charges
00:18:46 Under the Uniform Code
00:18:48 ...the maximum penalty for murder
00:18:52 You have the right to counsel,
00:18:54 Do you understand these rights
00:19:01 Yes, major, l do.
00:19:07 The things they make a girl say.
00:19:21 -Would you like to have lunch?
00:19:24 lf you want your attorney, by all means.
00:19:31 lf l find there are no grounds to prosecute,
00:19:35 ...l will recommend the case
00:19:40 Hi. l'm sorry....
00:19:48 Did you suffer any casualties
00:19:56 Arthur Peterson.
00:19:58 -May l take this from you?
00:20:04 What about Larry Cane?
00:20:07 Larry Cane was killed inside the hospital.
00:20:14 You decided to bring the wounded inside
00:20:19 And once inside, how were you able to
00:20:27 We didn't.
00:20:30 The VC either masqueraded
00:20:36 ...or they used patients and staff
00:20:42 -How many enemy in all do you estimate?
00:20:47 ln the hospital,
00:20:51 ...other than Larry Cane
00:20:57 There was no one else.
00:21:00 Major, do you think the Army
00:21:07 lt can afford two cognacs,
00:21:11 So to recap, you were ambushed
00:21:15 You made a decision
00:21:18 ...and in the battle for control,
00:21:22 -That's correct.
00:21:26 There was no massacre?
00:21:28 Thank you.
00:21:29 This is not a war crime,
00:21:33 Yes.
00:21:36 Why do you think there's a discrepancy
00:21:40 ...and what Dr. Brandt told
00:21:45 -Brandt is lying?
00:21:48 But why?
00:21:52 -You'll have to ask him.
00:21:58 Eleven fatigued men attack
00:22:05 ...and then make a frontal assault
00:22:11 This is an international hospital, and l decide
00:22:16 Die!
00:22:18 Why didn't you call for reinforcements?
00:22:20 l don't expect you to answer that, because
00:22:29 What do you know...
00:22:32 ...about combat conditions?
00:22:37 You have no idea what that war was like.
00:22:47 Mr. Tyson, would you please note
00:22:52 Those are orders recalling you
00:22:56 Would you please sign the receipt
00:23:03 Absolutely not.
00:23:06 lt's a formality anyway, lieutenant.
00:23:16 Off the record...
00:23:18 ...l sincerely hope Dr. Brandt's
00:23:22 A thing like this could have
00:23:25 ...not only for you and your family,
00:23:30 Well, for the record...
00:23:33 ...you go to hell.
00:23:42 This incident transcends
00:23:45 ...but Mr. Tyson's civil liberties.
00:23:49 And if they think they can
00:23:52 ...it sets a very dangerous
00:23:57 At least he is defending you.
00:24:05 -New dress?
00:24:08 lt's for the fundraiser tomorrow night.
00:24:13 Well, l am the new principal. l have
00:24:18 How do you do, Mr. and Mrs. So-and-So?
00:24:22 l'm really excited about my new job.
00:24:26 The fact that my husband
00:24:29 ...doesn't detract at all from
00:24:34 Well, it is bound to come up.
00:24:37 And it would help
00:24:41 -He's gonna walk away from this, isn't he?
00:24:45 The Army's taking this very seriously.
00:24:47 We're not into covering up war crimes.
00:24:50 l saw Tyson's lawyer on a panel discussion.
00:24:52 He was saying that the Army's recall
00:24:57 We disagree with that assessment.
00:25:01 Generally speaking...
00:25:07 ...how would you characterize
00:25:13 Well, there were differences,
00:25:18 ...we respected each other.
00:25:20 You told Picard that
00:25:23 ...you encountered sniper fire.
00:25:25 Well, l never told Picard that
00:25:29 Two men were hit.
00:25:36 -And the other one?
00:25:39 Shot in the heart, died instantly.
00:25:43 -Outside the hospital?
00:25:45 Are you aware that, according to Tyson,
00:25:49 That his body was incinerated
00:25:53 As l've told you,
00:26:06 -Hello, Eleanor.
00:26:08 -You look lovely this evening.
00:26:11 Sam, get a picture of our guest of honor
00:26:21 -Tyson.
00:26:24 -There you go.
00:26:26 -We need to talk.
00:26:31 ...l'd rather not be seen huddling
00:26:35 You're not the world's most
00:26:37 Maybe that's because you're not being
00:26:42 lf you're gonna appear on TV
00:26:44 ...perhaps you should clear it
00:26:47 lf you're not gonna defend yourself,
00:26:52 Look, l understand your reluctance
00:26:58 Let me show you something. Please.
00:27:02 My kid downloaded this
00:27:06 Marcy's wild sex life in the '80s...
00:27:08 ...is gonna be all over the covers
00:27:13 Well, what do you want me to do, Phil,
00:27:18 People are asking me, when are Ben and
00:27:24 A thing like this could be worth millions.
00:27:27 That's 40 percent to you, right?
00:27:30 Let's resolve this right now.
00:27:39 What is going on?
00:27:49 Jesus. Oh, my God.
00:27:53 The Cars, The Police, Foreigner,
00:28:06 Come in.
00:28:11 Hey. How's it going?
00:28:20 ''Gl's personal accounts
00:28:24 We're studying that in history.
00:28:32 You doing okay?
00:28:35 Fine.
00:28:38 Really.
00:28:41 You're always telling me to take
00:28:44 l'm not going to bitch.
00:28:55 David, if l had done everything
00:29:01 ...l'd admit that to you.
00:29:05 l don't give a damn what you did.
00:29:14 Come on, David, you know that's crap.
00:29:17 But it happened.
00:29:20 Hi, guys.
00:29:34 So he saw it.
00:29:39 Where did they get that?
00:29:43 lt's called freedom of the press.
00:29:46 You're free to say ''no comment'' ...
00:29:48 ...and they are free to print
00:29:53 l am not going to defend
00:29:57 -You know why.
00:30:00 Because you won't tell me.
00:30:02 You at least knew about my past.
00:30:07 You're right.
00:30:12 But it's a little difficult
00:30:15 ...that your wife's sexual history is on the
00:30:19 Damn it, l had a few boyfriends, okay?
00:30:24 l had a life before you,
00:30:28 ...long before you came into this.
00:30:31 So l screwed some guys. So what? Hell,
00:30:55 l've got a feeling about Brandt.
00:30:59 The fact that he sat on
00:31:03 Suppose he's got an agenda here.
00:31:05 Some, you know,
00:31:10 We'll find out his motive.
00:31:11 Arthur Peterson was killed
00:31:14 ...and his body was returned
00:31:19 Larry Cane is the son of an Army general.
00:31:24 lf Brandt's story's true, and Cane
00:31:28 ...how come his body
00:31:32 This came in while you were still in the air,
00:31:38 Another one of Tyson's men
00:31:40 Vince Farley confirms that Cane
00:31:44 He claims Tyson shot him
00:31:47 Hell of a storm once the press gets wind
00:31:54 -Mustang Six, this is Cane! This is Cane!
00:31:58 We're backing out! l repeat,
00:32:02 -We need a chopper now!
00:32:04 Roger, guide on that!
00:32:06 We're gonna have to leave the dead!
00:32:08 -Lieutenant!
00:32:11 Take the wounded and leave the dead!
00:32:14 You're in early.
00:32:18 Good morning, Lew.
00:32:21 All-nighter, actually.
00:32:22 Peterson, get over here!
00:32:26 Come on in.
00:32:28 Hold on! Help's coming.
00:32:29 Ben, look....
00:32:32 This is awkward.
00:32:35 We've been colleagues a long time,
00:32:41 But l have become a liability.
00:32:47 -How do l make this easier?
00:32:51 Until this situation is resolved.
00:32:54 l can't accept pay for work l don't do.
00:32:59 -You got a partnership to answer to.
00:33:04 l appreciate it, Lew, but no thanks.
00:33:08 You'll have my resignation in an hour.
00:33:11 l'm sorry.
00:33:12 For what it's worth,
00:33:15 ...but the man l know
00:33:19 Here.
00:33:21 -''J.D. Runnells,'' who's that?
00:33:24 Don't let the cornpone routine fool you.
00:33:27 He's the best legal mind
00:33:32 Good luck.
00:33:39 Pentagon sources have confirmed
00:33:44 The judge is considering charges
00:33:48 Farley is expected--
00:33:51 -This is Kelly.
00:33:54 Yeah?
00:33:55 Ben Tyson.
00:33:58 -Been a long time.
00:34:01 -lt's good to hear your voice, sir.
00:34:05 Lieutenant, what should we do
00:34:09 Well, look, we're--
00:34:13 Yeah, l know. l've been watching
00:34:17 -Gonna need to get the guys together.
00:34:28 What's this?
00:34:36 l got a trip to D.C.
00:34:39 Just writing you a note.
00:34:42 Why?
00:34:44 See some people.
00:34:47 Some people.
00:34:51 For how long?
00:34:58 Marcy, l....
00:35:01 l can't continue to put
00:35:07 When l get back, l'm gonna get
00:35:11 ...until this is over.
00:35:18 Ben, l'm scared.
00:35:24 Marc, l'm doing the best l can.
00:35:42 Here you go.
00:35:47 What's this?
00:35:49 Thucydides.
00:35:52 l'm attempting to read him
00:35:56 That's a piece of work.
00:36:00 You ever studied the classics, Mr. Tyson?
00:36:03 Very stimulating.
00:36:04 Very smart people in those days.
00:36:11 l guess what l should ask you right off is...
00:36:16 ...what's a thing like this likely to cost?
00:36:20 Couple hundred thousand, give or take.
00:36:23 And that's just the appeals process.
00:36:26 We start fighting this recall,
00:36:30 ...to run you through an Article 32.
00:36:35 What?
00:36:37 That Major Harper...
00:36:40 ...the one that handed me
00:36:43 ...she said she was assigned
00:36:46 You talked to her...
00:36:49 -...without benefit of counsel?
00:36:53 l don't care what she explained.
00:36:58 l care about what you told her...
00:37:01 ...and exactly what the hell
00:37:14 l swore l'd never disclose that.
00:37:16 Well...
00:37:19 ...if you expect me to keep you away
00:37:23 ...you gonna have to disclose that.
00:37:28 l'm your attorney. l got privilege.
00:37:41 Well....
00:37:53 Well, you saved Lewis Kaplan
00:38:05 l pay my own way, Mr. Runnells.
00:38:16 Mr. Tyson...
00:38:18 ...l was in country.
00:38:21 Two years, tour of duty.
00:38:41 What l tell you...
00:38:44 ...does not leave this room.
00:38:49 First, tell me about Misericorde.
00:39:01 Won't forget you, Cane.
00:39:04 Just hang on, Tyson,
00:39:08 l'm gonna make sure you get
00:39:12 You've done the same, buddy.
00:39:15 Get yourself patched up, you know?
00:39:19 Look around you, lieutenant.
00:39:22 He's ready.
00:39:25 Come on.
00:39:51 -Hey, pal.
00:39:55 Lieutenant Tyson?
00:40:00 Radioman John Kelly reports, sir.
00:40:20 ln lraq, the American team
00:40:24 Whole lraq war was handled by
00:40:29 -Sadowski?
00:40:32 Laser-guided bombs and heat-seeking
00:40:37 One hundred and forty-four American
00:40:42 -...while many others continue to die....
00:40:48 Half of them were accidents.
00:40:50 Hell, we lost what? Fifty-eight thousand.
00:40:54 Fifty-eight thousand.
00:40:57 Come home and they treat us like garbage.
00:41:07 Billy Sanchez?
00:41:10 He offed himself, l heard.
00:41:18 Hey, man.
00:41:23 -Ramon. Son of a bitch.
00:41:26 -Come on in and have yourself a drink.
00:41:32 All right, all right, l'm not into this
00:41:38 ...let's get to it.
00:41:40 Lieutenant, look...
00:41:44 ...we know what you're going through.
00:41:46 You're taking the bullet for all of us.
00:41:50 You got our loyalty.
00:41:52 You need money,
00:41:55 Of all the sons of bitches
00:41:58 And after you protected Brandt, lieutenant.
00:42:01 We stick to the story,
00:42:04 You're forgetting the nun.
00:42:07 -What if she starts talking?
00:42:12 Look, l'm not trying to defend Dr. Brandt...
00:42:15 ...but l've struggled with this myself.
00:42:18 Brandt never found peace.
00:42:20 l found Jesus.
00:42:23 And every day, l ask the Lord
00:42:27 -Every day--
00:42:35 l came to hear the lieutenant.
00:42:39 The story's out there.
00:42:45 lt's distorted.
00:42:48 l need some leeway.
00:42:56 What do you mean, ''leeway''?
00:42:58 l got a family.
00:43:04 They need to know what happened.
00:43:08 Hold up.
00:43:10 This is what you got us out here for?
00:43:14 Let me make this real simple.
00:43:17 -You open your mouth to anybody...
00:43:21 ...your wife, your kids, anybody...
00:43:24 -...there'll be payback.
00:43:27 lt is what it is, Ty.
00:43:29 Don't test me.
00:43:34 We saved your life a long time ago.
00:43:38 -You gave us your word.
00:43:41 Lieutenant, wives talk.
00:43:44 -...their ministers--
00:43:47 -Come on.
00:43:49 ...so you can save your marriage
00:43:59 Lieutenant?
00:44:01 Lieutenant.
00:44:10 Maybe l prevail against the Army.
00:44:15 Maybe l prevail against that recall.
00:44:18 And maybe l don't.
00:44:21 Either way...
00:44:23 ...it's clear the loyalty in this room...
00:44:27 ...cuts one way.
00:44:32 lt always did.
00:44:45 Never once...
00:44:46 ...in the Army's 227-year history...
00:44:51 ...has a former soldier...
00:44:54 ...a decorated war hero...
00:44:56 ...with two Purple Hearts...
00:45:00 ...been reactivated on the basis
00:45:06 Never once.
00:45:09 The Army says it must recall Benjamin
00:45:15 But a crime has never been
00:45:19 lnstead, Mr. Tyson has been subjected...
00:45:22 ...to an avalanche of publicity...
00:45:25 ...been accused and convicted
00:45:28 ...based on multiple convoluted,
00:45:32 ...and unsubstantiated verbal accounts.
00:45:36 A crime has been committed.
00:45:39 But it is the Army's determination
00:45:44 ...by dragging him backward
00:45:48 ...and its willingness to shred
00:45:51 ...in order to selectively prosecute him.
00:45:56 l ask our motion for immediate relief
00:45:59 ...and the Army's jurisdiction denied.
00:46:05 ln some ways,
00:46:10 Listen to the fractured logic:
00:46:12 ''The frightening nature of this precedent
00:46:17 ...only to the facts of this case
00:46:20 Et cetera, dementia. lt basically confirms
00:46:26 lt's just that it's okay because it's you.
00:46:28 -Now we appeal.
00:46:31 -All the way to the Supreme Court.
00:46:36 -l assume you're going to appeal.
00:46:39 l'm being sincere, lieutenant. There are
00:46:44 Between us, l don't think
00:46:47 Thank you very much, major, darling.
00:46:52 l knew they'd be curious about it.
00:46:54 Let me just say-- Let me just say...
00:46:57 ...that l'm not at liberty to discuss
00:47:00 l can assure you that Mr. Tyson
00:47:04 ...for his constitutional....
00:47:14 Tyson.
00:47:17 l represent the government.
00:47:20 The whole government?
00:47:23 l like that, Tyson.
00:47:26 You're better educated
00:47:30 Relax. Have a sense of humor, for chrissake.
00:47:35 The point is, this conversation
00:47:39 ls that so?
00:47:41 -What's in it for me?
00:47:47 Let me lay it out for you.
00:47:51 White House, state department.
00:47:53 lt's the Army that wants
00:47:57 l'm not going down without a fight.
00:47:59 Think of the expense, the effort.
00:48:03 And the alternative?
00:48:05 Leave the country.
00:48:08 You have your passport.
00:48:10 All we ask is that you go someplace
00:48:15 Places like Brazil or Sweden,
00:48:19 How about you go to hell?
00:48:23 You put the Army through a court fight,
00:48:25 They'll yank your passport,
00:48:28 Hey, Tyson.
00:48:30 -Folks made the cover again.
00:48:33 Dave, if your daddy does some time...
00:48:35 ...l'll put your mom
00:48:38 Think of your son, your wife.
00:48:40 -Word is your marriage is rocky.
00:48:45 lt's what it says in the tabloids.
00:48:48 We are not talking about divorce.
00:48:52 Everything about this family is a lie.
00:48:54 This isn't just about you and me.
00:48:56 -You have to choose.
00:49:00 The Army needs this one.
00:49:02 You remember the Peers Commission Report
00:49:05 Everything wrong with that case
00:49:08 No cover-ups, legal blunders...
00:49:10 ...just justice. Even if
00:49:20 l wanna make a deal.
00:49:23 What kind of deal?
00:49:25 l'll accept the Army's recall orders...
00:49:29 ...and the court-martial.
00:49:32 But in exchange,
00:49:37 Are you off your medication?
00:49:42 What are you even considering this for?
00:49:45 -We'll win on appeal. You'll be off scot-free.
00:49:49 The Army would be happy to execute you.
00:49:53 Do you get that?
00:49:57 My job is to protect you,
00:50:01 You won't let me do that,
00:50:08 My family is my life, J.D.
00:50:14 This is destroying them.
00:50:18 lf l don't end this now,
00:50:24 l don't know.
00:50:27 Maybe l just have a broader
00:50:34 Well, l'm gonna ask you to narrow it.
00:50:38 Just this once.
00:50:42 Help me.
00:50:51 Congratulations. Let's go celebrate.
00:50:53 What's going on?
00:50:55 Tyson....
00:50:57 He dropped his appeal.
00:51:00 He wants immunity for his soldiers.
00:51:07 Why is he doing this?
00:51:10 Hold up. All right, go ahead.
00:51:12 Death wish.
00:51:14 Okay, away you go.
00:51:20 Lieutenant Tyson reports.
00:51:22 You're supposed to show
00:51:25 l don't own a uniform, sir.
00:51:29 -You know a barber, then?
00:51:32 So, you show up down here
00:51:36 We run a nice, quiet post here,
00:51:39 We do not enjoy the prospect of having
00:51:43 Curiosity-seekers and demonstrations,
00:51:47 -l'll try not to add to your problems, sir.
00:51:52 Now, l've been instructed
00:51:56 Thank you, but my family won't
00:51:58 l've made arrangements at a hotel.
00:52:00 Well, let me be a little more
00:52:04 You will be at base housing
00:52:07 Any off-duty travel is restricted
00:52:11 -l was told l would not be restricted.
00:52:15 You're back in the Army now. An army upon
00:52:21 Now, get out of my face.
00:52:38 Lieutenant.
00:52:40 Major.
00:52:42 That's right.
00:52:44 l am a major.
00:52:57 Why does Farley hate you so much?
00:53:01 -Ask Farley.
00:53:05 Why does Brandt hate you?
00:53:11 l don't know for certain
00:53:15 Brandt and Farley's version
00:53:17 But l do know your version
00:53:21 -Maybe the truth is irrelevant, major.
00:53:26 No, lies are destructive, you know.
00:53:29 They spread like a malignancy
00:53:32 l want the lies to stop.
00:53:36 lf not for your own sake,
00:53:40 ...and for the sake of your country.
00:53:45 lf those men mutinied, lieutenant....
00:53:49 lf those men are responsible
00:53:53 ...put an end to this now.
00:53:56 They don't deserve your loyalty.
00:54:01 You see that guy over there?
00:54:05 Would you die to save his life?
00:54:10 Boom. He's dead.
00:54:13 And you're probably dead too.
00:54:20 The legal system....
00:54:23 They're more concerned about winning
00:54:27 My God, we've got a news media
00:54:32 ...owned by behemoth corporations
00:54:38 And they try and pass it off
00:54:42 Well, that's a bunch of crap.
00:54:47 And you couldn't penetrate
00:54:51 ...in a million years.
00:54:53 l like you, Tyson.
00:54:57 l even admire you...
00:55:00 ...which is one of the reasons
00:55:04 Every account of Misericorde, including
00:55:11 Sister Teresa.
00:55:12 Major, if you like me so much,
00:55:17 l'll take my chances against
00:55:22 No, you'll take your chances against me.
00:55:28 General Van Arken has ordered
00:55:36 Mrs. Tyson, apologies, apologies. l was
00:55:41 -Can l get you anything?
00:55:43 But thank you for seeing me
00:55:49 l hope that l didn't sound
00:55:54 ...but l am confused about all this.
00:55:57 He met with his soldiers, you know.
00:56:00 He asked them to release him
00:56:04 When?
00:56:06 Last week.
00:56:11 l gather it didn't go
00:56:17 -He never told me.
00:56:22 Against my very expensive
00:56:27 ...he's determined to do this thing, to fight
00:56:32 By confronting his accusers
00:56:36 He believes the only way he can end
00:56:42 He also believes that if he doesn't...
00:56:46 ...he's gonna lose you...
00:56:48 -...and your boy. David, is it?
00:56:54 And as he said to me...
00:56:57 ...his wife and family are his life.
00:57:41 You guys look...groovy.
00:57:57 We were on our way to Hue...
00:57:59 ...when the lieutenant said we're gonna
00:58:04 The village of An Ninh Ha.
00:58:06 And we're gonna stop at this hospital.
00:58:09 -Misericorde Hospital?
00:58:14 Sustained. Major, have your witness
00:58:18 Why were you going
00:58:21 The looey said we got a couple guys
00:58:24 ...after we got ambushed.
00:58:26 And they needed more help than Brandt
00:58:31 Please tell us what happened
00:58:34 So the lieutenant ordered Beltran...
00:58:39 ...to pull the gook off a table
00:58:44 Then Tyson said--
00:58:49 And then Tyson said,
00:58:55 And then he shot Cane.
00:59:02 Why did they kill the doctors,
00:59:05 We saw them running.
00:59:06 ln Nam, you see someone running,
00:59:09 -What about Corporal Larry Cane?
00:59:15 -Why?
00:59:18 At no time did you hear or see Lieutenant
00:59:23 Well, why would he do that?
00:59:29 Thank you, Mr. Farley.
00:59:32 -Mr. Runnells, do you wish to inquire?
00:59:39 Good afternoon, Mr. Farley.
00:59:44 How's the Army been treating you?
00:59:46 No complaints. Major Taix even
00:59:51 He did?
00:59:52 l bet it's better than the breakfast
00:59:57 Oh, much better. l had Belgian waffles.
01:00:03 Are you currently in treatment
01:00:06 -Objection. Relevance.
01:00:10 -Answer the question, Mr. Farley.
01:00:14 When l go to a session at the V.A.,
01:00:18 For what substances?
01:00:20 Barbiturates and alcohol and heroin.
01:00:26 -How long you been under treatment?
01:00:31 Mr. Farley, while you were in Vietnam,
01:00:39 l'll just remind you you're under oath.
01:00:44 Grass. Morphine.
01:00:49 Dropped a little acid.
01:00:51 Before you took the stand this morning...
01:00:55 ...while you were eating your waffle...
01:00:58 ...did you go over your testimony
01:01:02 -To freshen me up, he said.
01:01:06 You mean this morning...
01:01:09 ...or counting the weekend?
01:01:14 Was Major Taix helpful?
01:01:17 He sure knew a lot more about it
01:01:23 -Your Honor, l object.
01:01:27 On February 1 5, 1 972...
01:01:31 ...did you help carry PFC Arthur Peterson...
01:01:34 ...to an operating room
01:01:36 -l did.
01:01:40 Lieutenant Tyson was demanding
01:01:43 And the doctor wouldn't...
01:01:47 ...so Lieutenant Tyson shoved him.
01:01:49 And then PFC Sadowski hit the doctor
01:01:54 And then Lieutenant Tyson told the others
01:02:01 -...and put Peterson up there, which we did.
01:02:04 Then Peterson died.
01:02:07 And a few seconds later...
01:02:10 ...Lieutenant Tyson told Corporal Cane:
01:02:16 ''Kill them.''
01:02:19 l mean, it may have been ''Waste them''
01:02:25 Dr. Brandt....
01:02:29 Major.
01:02:32 Excuse me, Your Honor.
01:02:37 ''Kill them all.'' That's what he said.
01:02:41 -Did Larry Cane respond to this order?
01:02:44 -He resisted.
01:02:50 Lieutenant Tyson executed him.
01:02:55 And then Sergeant Detonq
01:02:57 ...then others started shooting,
01:03:01 And Kelly and Beltran, they left the room,
01:03:06 -Did you say anything to Lieutenant Tyson?
01:03:12 And l could hear screaming.
01:03:15 And it seemed like the screaming...
01:03:18 ...was louder than gunfire.
01:03:20 And l said, ''Lt. Tyson,
01:03:23 -How did he respond?
01:03:27 He simply left the room.
01:03:29 He left the room...
01:03:32 ...and after that...
01:03:34 ...l didn't see him again...
01:03:37 ...until we assembled outside the hospital.
01:03:40 -By which time the hospital was burning.
01:03:43 -And were people trying to get out?
01:03:48 Some people were crawling out the door.
01:03:53 Did Lieutenant Tyson order anyone
01:03:56 No.
01:03:59 Lieutenant Tyson ordered them shot.
01:04:11 l have no further questions at this time.
01:04:21 Thank you.
01:04:25 Dr. Brandt...
01:04:28 ...you told us that you bear no animus
01:04:33 -That's right.
01:04:37 -...in order to harm him.
01:04:40 l'd like the record to show that Dr. Brandt
01:04:44 So noted, Mr. Runnells.
01:04:46 Dr. Brandt, l remind you
01:04:49 Regarding your account
01:04:54 ...in your initial statement
01:04:57 ...you claimed that Corporal Cane was killed
01:05:04 -Were you lying then, or are you lying now?
01:05:08 -Goes to credibility, Your Honor.
01:05:14 Larry Cane's father was
01:05:18 His brother is a United States senator.
01:05:22 Out of respect for Mr. Cane's family,
01:05:28 ...that part of the cover story,
01:05:31 To protect his memory?
01:05:36 From what? lf he was a hero
01:05:41 Objection. He has acknowledged
01:05:45 Did you ever assist the South
01:05:49 ...when they searched villages
01:05:52 -Objection.
01:05:55 Continue.
01:05:57 Did you ever assist
01:05:59 ...when they searched villages
01:06:03 l didn't assist the police.
01:06:07 Medical help...
01:06:09 ...to the police?
01:06:12 To the suspects.
01:06:16 -Torture was not uncommon.
01:06:21 As a courtesy, you occasionally
01:06:27 -...to suspects the police tortured.
01:06:31 Did the police ever...
01:06:34 ...undress their suspects
01:06:38 -Yes. They stripped them naked.
01:06:42 Unfortunately.
01:06:44 Do you recall a night...
01:06:47 ...when you treated a young girl
01:06:55 You treated her in a hooch while the police
01:06:59 ...and the rest of the villagers outside.
01:07:08 -No.
01:07:14 She was screaming in terror and agony
01:07:25 Does that jog your memory, Dr. Brandt?
01:07:29 You don't recall raping that young child
01:07:42 Get off of me, Tyson!
01:07:45 -Objection.
01:07:48 ...please limit your questions to matters
01:07:52 ...his men or the incident at hand.
01:07:56 Didn't Lieutenant Tyson and his men...
01:08:01 Hey, what are you doing?
01:08:04 ...your fellow platoon members
01:08:10 ...allow those villagers to hold you
01:08:15 Let me go! Let me go!
01:08:17 ...until your body was covered
01:08:20 Please answer the question.
01:08:26 Yes.
01:08:28 And aren't you here today solely
01:08:33 -No.
01:08:37 ...this matter to come before this panel?
01:08:41 You thought you'd get away
01:08:45 ...counting on the fact he'd never
01:08:48 ...and the Army would never have
01:08:53 -This is outrageous speechifying.
01:08:56 -Mr. Runnells.
01:09:00 ...to begin firing into the hospital
01:09:04 -l'm not sure.
01:09:06 ...every specific moment
01:09:10 Yet your testimony places Lieutenant Tyson
01:09:15 According to you,
01:09:18 -Yes.
01:09:21 -...and did nothing.
01:09:23 You testified that Lieutenant Tyson
01:09:27 You told Major Harper Larry Cane was
01:09:32 -l believe l've answered that.
01:09:34 You wanted to protect Larry Cane's family,
01:09:41 You didn't want to defame
01:09:46 Your Honor....
01:09:50 l have no further questions.
01:09:52 This hearing is adjourned
01:10:10 There's five jurors on that panel.
01:10:16 We need three votes for acquittal,
01:10:23 When my summation's over...
01:10:26 ...l'm gonna get me that third.
01:10:41 l'm not gonna ask you why you chose
01:10:48 ...because l don't think that l'll ever
01:10:54 But l do need to know...
01:10:58 ...why you never confided in me.
01:11:11 l've been living with this my whole life.
01:11:19 l just didn't want you
01:11:30 Major Harper.
01:11:31 Your Honor, there's been
01:11:34 -May l approach?
01:11:37 Mr. Runnells.
01:11:43 Your Honor, we have located
01:11:46 ...a woman of unimpeachable character
01:11:51 -What the hell are you talking about?
01:11:54 The French government and the Vatican
01:11:57 l got a call yesterday afternoon.
01:11:59 She arrived by plane just three hours ago.
01:12:01 -Do you have any idea what she'll say?
01:12:07 Mr. Runnells?
01:12:09 l have no problem with that witness
01:12:13 Bring her in.
01:12:33 Remember me, Sister?
01:12:37 -Don't say a word, or l'll find you--
01:12:40 l don't take orders from you anymore!
01:12:44 You gave your word, Ty.
01:12:48 You gave your word!
01:12:50 Your Honor, there's no reason
01:12:54 You're out of order.
01:12:57 You do not want this
01:13:00 You have had ample opportunity
01:13:05 Now, damn it, we're going to hear
01:13:11 Sit down!
01:13:17 -Major.
01:13:19 Sister Teresa Maria Carpentiére.
01:13:22 -And your occupation.
01:13:25 ...in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, lndia.
01:13:29 Are you aware of the circumstances
01:13:32 ...and the charges against the defendant,
01:13:39 Yes, l am.
01:13:42 Sister Teresa, were you present
01:13:47 ...when a U.S. platoon approached
01:13:51 l was.
01:13:58 And can you tell us as clearly
01:14:03 ...what was experienced on that day?
01:14:06 l was on the veranda when l heard a shot.
01:14:11 Peterson!
01:14:15 Come on, give me a hand!
01:14:26 -Go, go, go!
01:14:29 Cover the outside!
01:14:34 -Please.
01:14:36 Nobody move!
01:14:39 Down, everybody!
01:14:41 -He's bleeding to death, lieutenant!
01:14:47 -Come on!
01:14:49 What the hell are you doing?
01:14:52 Come on!
01:14:55 Hey, you know who's coming?
01:14:57 Bob Hope and Elke Sommer. You love her,
01:15:02 -Get to work, froggy!
01:15:05 -This is an enemy!
01:15:07 -You gotta help my friend!
01:15:10 This is an international hospital...
01:15:12 ...and l decide who's seen here
01:15:15 Die!
01:15:18 Get out of here.
01:15:24 Cane, put the gun down, now.
01:15:31 Cane! Oh, my God, Cane.
01:15:32 What the...?
01:15:34 He's dead.
01:15:40 Lower your weapons and
01:15:45 Kelly, call battalion.
01:15:48 Try it, boy.
01:15:52 -Do him, man.
01:15:59 Do him! Kill--
01:16:03 Waste them all!
01:19:00 One final question, Sister Teresa.
01:19:05 Do you credit Lieutenant Tyson
01:19:13 Yes, l do.
01:19:18 No more questions.
01:19:19 Thank you.
01:19:23 Mr. Runnells?
01:19:27 l have nothing, Your Honor.
01:19:30 Thank you, Sister. You can step down.
01:19:43 Do you have any statement you'd like
01:19:51 -No.
01:19:57 You have frustrated this court
01:20:02 ...and l demand to know why.
01:20:23 l believed...
01:20:28 ...then...
01:20:31 ...as l believe now...
01:20:36 ...about what's happening here...
01:20:41 ...that...
01:20:44 ...my coming forward...
01:20:48 ...nothing good...
01:20:51 ...would come to this country...
01:20:55 ...to the Army...
01:20:58 ...or to those soldiers.
01:21:00 You account for your conduct in '72...
01:21:04 ...but you maintain a recalcitrance
01:21:08 More importantly...
01:21:11 ...you continue to shelter your men.
01:21:15 Why?
01:21:17 l don't pass judgment on my men.
01:21:22 They didn't want to go to Vietnam.
01:21:25 They were ordered to go to Vietnam.
01:21:30 They didn't want to be there.
01:21:36 But they went.
01:21:39 That's nonresponsive, lieutenant.
01:21:41 l want to know why you manipulated
01:21:57 lmagine...
01:21:59 ...being asked...
01:22:03 ...to measure men's souls...
01:22:09 ...to decide their legacy...
01:22:13 ...because of one day...
01:22:18 ...if on that day...
01:22:22 ...they went mad...
01:22:27 ...and in their madness...
01:22:30 ...committed...
01:22:33 ...a terrible, terrible crime
01:22:38 ...against innocent people.
01:22:44 But on every other day...
01:22:48 ...they were fine men...
01:22:53 ...who in the middle of complete insanity...
01:22:58 ...fought with decency...
01:23:02 ...and honor, not for themselves...
01:23:06 ...but for this country...
01:23:12 ...sacrificed their lives for this country...
01:23:17 ...went home in body bags
01:23:23 ...lost their minds...
01:23:28 ...for this country.
01:23:34 My word of honor...
01:23:38 ...is not an oath of silence.
01:23:42 lt's an oath to defend my country
01:23:53 ...and to take full responsibility...
01:23:57 ...for what happened...
01:24:00 ...for my role in what happened.
01:24:07 l should have stopped the massacre...
01:24:17 ...or died trying.
01:24:26 And l bear full responsibility...
01:24:30 ...for that tragedy.
01:24:36 l bear full responsibility for that tragedy.
01:24:46 And the shame...
01:24:51 ...that l carry....
01:25:00 No one on this panel...
01:25:04 ...could possibly comprehend.
01:25:25 Your closing statement has been noted.
01:25:34 This panel will recess.
01:25:41 Well...
01:25:45 ...can't make a run for it.
01:25:49 Too many MPs.
01:25:54 You know l cheated on that test, right?
01:26:00 Yeah.
01:26:03 And l lied to you about it.
01:26:07 l'm sorry.
01:26:13 l know.
01:26:22 They have a verdict.
01:26:45 Lieutenant, please rise.
01:26:57 Lieutenant Benjamin Tyson,
01:27:01 ...it is my duty to inform you
01:27:07 ...in full and open discussion,
01:27:14 ...all of the members concurring...
01:27:19 ...we find you guilty of the murder
01:27:39 lt is further our determination
01:27:45 ...to forfeit all pay and allowances due you.
01:27:52 You are hereby dismissed
01:28:00 Oh, God.
01:28:09 Well....
01:28:12 Oh, my God.
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