[Vigilanteman]

I would wager that the Navy has evidence or they wouldn’t have charged him. Now, he may be able to skate he was a poofter and felt butt-hurt because he wasn’t treated with the dignity that he thought he deserved. Any wagers?

[Tallguy]

Recall the turret explosion involving the "USS Iowa". The Navy couldn't prove that it was sabotage in that case.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Iowa_turret_explosion

[alternatives?]

The Navy didn’t look very good with their first Iowa investigation.

[DariusBane]

I would wager the Navy MUST get a scalp any scalp and the truth doesn’t matter. I read this thread and I don’t understand accepting the company line. Particularly if you have served. I just want a fair trial and the truth to come out.

[Tallguy]

But the prosecution has presented no physical evidence proving that Mays, 21, set the USS Bonhomme Richard on fire...

This could just highlight the differences between the way a civilian trial and a military court-martial handle evidence in the pre-trial phase.

[Mathews]

He was a BUDs dropout, SEAL wannabe who got butthurt and retaliated.

[shotgun]

Not being familiar with the rules of evidence and discovery in military trials, but wouldn’t the prosecution be required to turn over any evidence they have so the defense attorneys can prepare a proper defense for their client?