It's now being investigated as a hoax.
This story has more twists and turns than a Law and Order episode.
UPDATE:
The U.S. Embassy thinks Hassoun is hanging out in Lebanon. No confirmation yet.
UPDATE II:
Hassoun is now at the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.
Cpl. Wassef Ali Hassoun, 24, of West Jordan, Utah, was picked up with his brothers at an undisclosed location in Lebanon, sources said.
A senior U.S. State Department official confirmed Hassoun was at the embassy, where he would first be given any medical help he might need and then be debriefed.
Debrief him 'til he squeaks.
Posted by floridacracker at July 7, 2004 10:53 PMI wonder when the made-for-tv movies will come out after they figure out what happened to him. I think he defected and joined the other side. So that would make a great movie for the big tv stations.
Posted by: stix1972 at July 8, 2004 12:48 AMYes, we should all wait until the TV movies come out before we make any rash judgements.
Posted by: Liberal Larry at July 8, 2004 06:36 PMHow'd this trashy liberal get on my property?
Larry, I am excessively diverted by your blog. It's outstanding.
Posted by: Donnah at July 8, 2004 06:50 PMOliver Stone will explain all in due course, thankyouverymuch.
Posted by: James at July 8, 2004 08:26 PM