The U.S. Army’s investigation into the bizarre allegations made in print by Private Scott Thomas Beauchamp has been completed. Matt Sanchez:

After a thorough investigation that lasted nearly a week the 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division has concluded that the allegation made by Private Thomas Scott Beauchamp, the “Baghdad Diarist”, have been

“refuted by members of his platoon and proven to be false”

The official investigation the 4th IBCT Public Affairs Office qualified as “thorough and professional” concluded late August 1st. Officials would not speculate on the possibility of further action against Private Beauchamp, nor would they confirm his current whereabouts or status.

Bob Own at Confederate Yankee this morning asked Major Renee D. Russo, Third Army USARCENT PAO in Kuwait, where Beauchamp now claims that he belittled a female victim of an IED, if this ever happened. She replied:

Mr. Owens,

We have received other media queries on the alleged incident, but have not been able to find anyone to back it up. There is not a police report or complaint filed on this incident during that timeframe. Right now it is considered to be a Urban Legend or Myth.

I am still researching the incident and will have to get back with you later with any new developments.

Scott Beauchamp is a lying sack of shit. (Please excuse my language, but it is here justified.) Purely, simply, a liar. If anyone wishes to back this liar, who lied about his fellow troops, slandered them in wartime, you can do so. But please justify your defense.