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Pregnancy and court-martial

You’ll have seen the blogging and news reports about the potential consequences of a pregnancy while serving in the AOR – which could include court-martial. A US Army general in northern Iraq has defended his decision to add pregnancy to the list of reasons a soldier under his command could…

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Not surprised

Why am I not surprised by Issue III.  See one of my earlier blogs — The Prosecutor’s Gamble.  I’ve blogged several times about trial counsel “suppression” of evidence or information favorable to the defense, despite frequent public relations statements and appellate cases lauding the more open discovery to which a…

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No Coast Guard leadership?

The Article 32, UCMJ, hearing for a Coast Guard O-6 accused of fraternization, adultery, and other offenses with enlisted and junior officer personnel is finished.  An IO report is pending and then a CA decision.  If the information reported as to the general nature of the case is true then…

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Get pregnant-get someone pregnant, go to jail

It is a possibility: The Army general commanding U.S. forces in northern Iraq has added pregnancy to the list of prohibitions for personnel under his command. The policy, which went into effect Nov. 4, makes it possible to face punishment, including a court-martial and jail time, for becoming pregnant or…

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Coast Guard 32 done

The military’s case against a Coast Guard captain accused of violating military code wrapped up Thursday with the officer’s lawyers admitting their client committed adultery and fraternized with enlisted women — but, they said, his behavior was not criminal. Anchorage Daily News reports. Here are some factors that will be…

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Major Hasan developments

Someone has made a valid request of Congress, and they have agreed: The House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday suspended its investigation of the Nov. 5 shootings at Fort Hood, Texas, until the Department of Defense had finished its investigation. DoD requested that Congress wait until its review had been…

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