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Originally Posted by dipso

On April 17, 2007, the Marine Corps dropped all charges against Sgt. Sanick P. Dela Cruz in exchange for his testimony. Seven other Marines involved in the incident have also been granted immunity.[48]
On August 9, 2007, all charges against Lance Cpl. Justin Sharratt and Capt. Randy Stone were dropped.[35] On October 19th, Lance Cpl. Justin Sharratt's commanding officer decided the charges should be lowered to involuntary manslaughter, reckless endangerment and aggravated assault..[11]
On September 18, 2007, all charges against Captain Lucas McConnell were dropped in exchange for immunity and his cooperation with the investigation. [49]
On March 28, 2008, all charges against LCpl. Stephen Tatum were dropped. [50]
On June 17, 2008, all charges against Lt. Col. Jeffrey Chessani were dropped citing unlawful command influence.[13]
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As of June 2008, Wuterich is charged with nine counts of manslaughter.

They were not dropped because it didn't happen, they were lowered or dropped because they are rolling on the seargent.

Having the charges dropped doesn't mean it DID happen either.