Military row over Marine A acquittal as commanding officer hits out

The defence used to free Marine A has tarnished the reputation of his fellow troops, the former commanding officer of his unit has said.Sergeant Alexander Blackman had his murder conviction quashed after the Court Martial appeal heard that he shot a wounded Taliban insurgent when his regiment went "feral".Major McCulley says he has waited until Blackman's murder acquittal before speaking out, but now wants to defend his men.