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To: fightin kentuckian

Not sure that’s right. A military court operates under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Maybe some legal types on FR can opine on this...


20 posted on 01/20/2025 6:47:26 AM PST by Starboard
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To: Starboard
Not sure that’s right. A military court operates under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Maybe some legal types on FR can opine on this...

The pardon power in the U.S. Constitution was left vague and is subject to judicial "gloss", (interpretation). Without doing any research, I think the pardon protects someone from further criminal prosecutions, BUT accepting that pardon can be considered an admission of guilt. If he is retired, Trump may be able to recall him to active duty to demote him in rank as CIC for insubordination.
47 posted on 01/20/2025 7:15:28 AM PST by Dr. Franklin ("A republic, if you can keep it." )
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To: Starboard
"A military court operates under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Maybe some legal types on FR can opine on this..."

The UCMJ is a federal criminal code. Presidential pardons do apply.

58 posted on 01/20/2025 7:23:33 AM PST by Joe 6-pack
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