A while ago, I blogged about the story of the Hempstead 15 and Nick Morgan, an Iraq war veteran who had his face smashed by a horse-mounted riot cop.

Well, it seems that the outrageous charges against them have now been dismissed, clearing the way for them to proceed with their civil rights lawsuit.  Here’s an exerpt from a facebook message I got on the matter this rmorning:

What happened at Hofstra will forever remain with all in attendance and those who suffered most. May it be burned into America’s conscience as well, but let it be a turning point. A moment in time from where clear divergence emerged.

Police and veterans from across this Nation have contacted us with their support and ultimately the same message: “We’re tired of this!”

So it is with great determination and much momentum we move forward, Nick and several into a civil case, and myself into a fight with the Army.

Shortly after our action at Hofstra, I was sent notice by the Army that I would be prosecuted for my refusal to reactivate and deploy to Iraq last summer. The Army wants to separate me on grounds of misconduct which I vowed to fight in May and continue to stand by firmly. I’ll know more on my exact hearing date soon, but with a good amount of support, I believe we can win this thing and prove once and for all that servicemembers have a right to refuse participation in the occupation of Iraq.

The message also encourages readers to join a Facebook group, “I support Matthis Chiroux’s decision not to go to Iraq.”