[jude24]

Once they establish the planting a weapon charge, if they do, then it makes the defense against the murder charge much more difficult, because it is harder to establish that you thought it was a good kill if you thought you had to plant a weapon, etc.

You are correct. This is the key charge. If proven, it will undercut Sgt. Vela's defense of justified homicide.

[RedRover]

I know the defense is going to work on that charge with the greatest rigor. It's so important that our men and women in uniform have the best possible defense.

Prayers that justice prevails.