All articles tagged with #court martial
Originally Published 26 days ago — by The New York Times
Leaked footage from the 1990 secret court-martial of Chinese General Xu Qinxian reveals his refusal to lead troops in the Tiananmen Square crackdown, highlighting internal military dissent and his moral stand against violence, shedding new light on the events of 1989.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NBC News
Four U.S. Army soldiers are facing court-martial charges for the alleged sexual assault of a college student turned officer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, with proceedings beginning in April and trials scheduled through November, highlighting serious allegations and potential decades-long sentences.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by BBC.com
A US Navy sailor stationed in Japan, Bryce Pedicini, has been charged with espionage for allegedly passing classified information to a foreign government. He is accused of handing over documents and attempting to provide photographs of a military computer screen to foreign agents. Pedicini, a chief petty officer fire controlman, has been in custody since May 2023 and faces a court martial. The investigation is ongoing, and it is unclear which country he was allegedly attempting to pass documents to or the contents of the files. This incident follows the recent case of another sailor, Wenheng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to passing information to Chinese intelligence while working at a California naval base.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Jerusalem Post
IDF lookouts who had warned about unusual activities along the Gaza border in the months leading up to the October 7 attack were reportedly ignored by their commanders and even threatened with a court-martial. The lookouts observed increased training and suspicious behavior near the border, but their concerns were dismissed. Additionally, the lookouts are not receiving psychological support from the army and have been told to return to service within two weeks or be transferred elsewhere. The IDF stated that the soldiers will be gradually reintegrated and denied any intention of disciplinary action against them.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Marine Corps Times
A Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton in California has been charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who was found in a base barracks. The Marine is facing charges of sexual assault of a minor and violating liberty restriction. The girl had been missing for over two weeks before being located on the base. Her identity and the details of the case have not been released. The Marine will undergo a preliminary hearing to determine if he will face a court-martial.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
U.S. District Judge Reggie Walton has vacated the court-martial conviction and sentence of Bowe Bergdahl, the former soldier who admitted to desertion and misbehavior before the enemy. The judge ruled that the appearance of bias was created when the military judge overseeing Bergdahl's case applied for a job in the Trump administration, while assuring attorneys that he was impervious to pressure from then-President Donald Trump. The ruling gives Bergdahl a clean slate, revoking his dishonorable discharge. The judge's actions were deemed misleading, and the case highlights the importance of maintaining public confidence in the administration of justice. The next legal steps are unclear, and it remains to be seen how the Army and Justice Department will respond to the ruling.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Military.com
A federal judge has thrown out the court-martial sentence of former Army Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl, ruling in favor of his argument that the Army judge in his case failed to disclose a possible conflict of interest. The judge's failure to disclose that he had applied for a civilian position at the Justice Department while presiding over the court-martial led to the voiding of all orders and rulings issued by the judge. Bergdahl, who pleaded guilty to charges of desertion and misbehavior before the enemy, could now request a reinstatement of rank or change of status for his dishonorable discharge. The judge rejected Bergdahl's claims of unlawful command influence by President Donald Trump and the late Sen. John McCain, stating that their comments did not influence the outcome of the case. Both Bergdahl and the Justice Department have the right to appeal the decision.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NPR
David Grann's latest book, "The Wager," explores the mysteries of an 18th-century shipwreck off Cape Horn, which led to a real-life "Lord of the Flies" scenario with warring factions, mutinies, and even cannibalism. The book also delves into the court martial that followed, where the castaways had to "wage a war over the truth." Grann sees the story as a parable for our own turbulent modern times, with themes of information and disinformation, allegations of fake news, and efforts by those in power to cover up scandalous truths.