James Miller | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:James_Miller_BBC.jpg) James Miller in Rafah | |
| Born | 18 December 1968 Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Died | 2 May 2003 (aged 34) |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wound |
| Occupation(s) | Cameraman, film producer, film director |
| Spouse |
Sophy Warren-Knott (m. 1997) |
James Henry Dominic Miller (18 December 1968 – 2 May 2003) was a Welsh cameraman, producer, and director, and recipient of numerous awards, including five Emmy Awards. He was killed by Israel Defense Forces (IDF) gunfire while filming a documentary in the Gaza Strip.[1] Miller worked regularly with Saira Shah for several years, and they formed a business partnership to operate an independent production company called Frostbite Productions in 2001.
The Israeli Military Police investigation into Miller's death closed on 9 March 2005 with an announcement that the soldier suspected of firing the shot would not be indicted as they could not establish that his shot was responsible, though he would be disciplined for violating the rules of engagement and for changing his account of the incident.[2] On 6 April 2006, the inquest jury at St Pancras Coroner's Court in London returned a verdict of unlawful killing, finding that Miller had been "murdered."[1] Forensic experts from London Metropolitan Police concluded that the bullets were consistent with those used by the IDF. After meetings with the Miller family, the Attorney General, Lord Goldsmith, sent a formal request to his Israeli counterpart in June 2007 for prosecution proceedings to be enacted within six weeks against the soldier responsible for firing the shot.[3] The requests were ignored by the Israeli government and prosecution proceedings have never been held.
- ^ a b Tryhorn 2006.
- ^ Israel 2005.
- ^ McCarthy 2007.