ICYMI, there are reports that singer Miley Cyrus is under “criminal investigation” in Mexico for desecration of the Mexican flag. If charged and convicted, Cyrus faces a “fine of up to $1,300 or 36 hours in jail.”
Twitter users, however, think they’ve figured out a way to put Miley’s poor judgment to good use — #BringBackOurMarine:
Dear Mexico –
You keep Miley, but give back Tahmooressi. Deal?
Gracias,
Jose Walsh
— Joe Walsh (@WalshFreedom) September 18, 2014
The Mexican Flag Desecrated by Miley. Can we trade her for USMC SGT #Tahmooressi http://t.co/GfkvbFNaSf
— Steve Brantley (@loganrollo) September 18, 2014
Trade for Andrew Tahmooressi? Miley Could Face Mexican Jail Time Wiping Butt w/ Mexican Flag on Stage During Concert http://t.co/IlwuYPerQL
— Nat Shupe (@NatShupe) September 19, 2014
It will never happen, of course, but there’s potentially some good news to report. Tahmooressi’s lawyer, Philip Dunn, wrote an op-ed for FoxNews.com yesterday where he suggested Tahmooressi will be home soon. The opener:
I strongly believe that within the next four weeks U.S. Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi will be released from El Hongo Federal Prison in Mexico and able to walk on American soil once again.
Young lawyers are taught to manage expectations. “Under-promise and over-deliver” is the rule – but there are exceptions. When the evidence is coming out so strongly in his favor, an experienced lawyer can take the gamble and say what he really thinks.
I have been providing legal and spiritual support to Andrew and his mom, Jill, since May. I assisted Jill in hiring Fernando Benitez, Andrew’s Mexican lawyer, and have worked closely with him during the last three court hearings.
Related:
Update on Andrew Tahmooressi, the Marine held in Mexico
‘Free our Marine’: State assemblyman joins Tahmooressi protest outside governor’s mansion
State assemblyman declines luncheon with Mexican president to protest Tahmooressi captivity
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