Boston Globe reports: An Army sergeant accused of killing his roommate, a Falmouth man, while the two served in Iraq will face a hearing next month that will determine whether the case should go before a court martial, according to the victim’s family. Navy Times has a piece on one…
We all have sea stories. Us older lawyers have many. To us they are exciting and interesting. To others, I know . . . But move beyond the braggadocio and sea stories can at times be instructive and helpful. So, with a shout-out to our seagoing brethren, the Coast Guard,…
Threat Level reports: The defense attorney representing alleged [W] Bradley Manning plans to call up to 50 witnesses at a pre-trial hearing scheduled to occur next month in Maryland, as well as introduce a number of unspecified motions, according to the organizers of a support group for the soldier. The…
The Terry Lakin action fund is reporting that Mr. Lakin’s dismissal has been approved and ordered executed. If correct he is now Mr. Lakin. Unlike a retiree who retains her commission, or an honorably discharged officer who may use the honorific, one who is dismissed by court-martial loses the privileges…
Stars & Stripes reports: A Kadena airman will face court-martial on murder charges following the February stabbing death of a member of his squadron and could be sentenced to death, according to an Air Force 18th Wing announcement Monday. The victim’s wife, 32-year-old Barbara Keiko Eccleston, was charged by Okinawa…
Army Times reports: An investigation into the command climate of 67th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade blasted the former commander as a “bullying leader” whose command triggered at least two congressional inquiries. Reuters reports: SSG Bram was sentenced to five years. It took the members 90 minutes to reach findings and one…
We have all had to deal with the test: is it harmless error, is it . . . .? When it comes to evidence and argument we have some other tests: straight faced, no s#$@, we are the government therefore it’s admissible, etc. Well Professor McElhaney has given us a…
Navy Times reports: The commanding officer of the patrol boat Anacapa was fired Monday over a loss of confidence in his ability to command, according to a Coast Guard press release. The News Tribune reports: Staff Sgt. David Bram’s court-martial is wrapping up today with sparring over whether key Army…
No. 11-0675/AR. U.S. v. Cassandra M. RILEY. CCA 20100084. Review granted on the following issues: I. Fosler . . .. II. WHETHER APPELLANT RECEIVED INEFFECTIVE ASSISTANCE OF COUNSEL WHEN HER TRIAL DEFENSE COUNSEL FAILED TO INFORM HER THAT SHE WOULD HAVE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER AFTER PLEADING GUILTY.…
Military.com has an interesting piece about military justice at Fort Carson. Fort Carson Policy Targeted Troubled, Wounded GIs . . . Civilian defense lawyers and advocates for troops say stories like Smith’s have become increasingly common at Fort Carson. The trend has its genesis in an email that the top…