Probably a reason that this Lieutenant Colonel will never be called General. But, he was the Article 32 Investigating Officer who performs functions similar to a Grand Jury. He examines the evidence, considers the circumstances and determines if the evidence warrant court martial. He can recommend the type of Court Martial, but the Convening Authority makes the call. This guy is likely watching network news more than he ought to do.
You guys know much more than I do about these matters.
What do you think are the odds that the Lt. Colonel was directly pressured?