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In United States v. Urieta, The appellant, a specialist in the U.S. Army, was charged with multiple sexual assault offenses and a false official statement. During voir dire at his court-martial, he challenged the selection of Sergeant First Class (SFC) Bravo as a panel member, arguing actual and implied bias…

The accused is charged with indecent assault on a complaining witness and rape on another complaining witness. Member:  Sir I’m the unit victim advocate.  Individual voir dire continues blah, blah, blah. Def:  The defense objects on implied bias and liberal grant mandate. MJ:  Explain why please. Def:  Blah, blah, blah.…