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He was the top lawyer for the Air Force, similar to an Attorney General. He was screwing his subordinates. Very similar to what was going on at Abu Gharaib. Very similar to what Clinton did and was impeached for his actions with Monica. He then lied about it to try to cover up. There was an investigation following a substantiated report. Instead of Leavenworth (prison) he is summarily retired - probably with 2 Star General pay versus 3 Star General pay for the rest of his life. An Article 15 is used to cover up misdemeanors and felonies within the military judicial system. If this was one of his cases as a JAG I am sure he would push for time in the cooler.

Make that 1-star (brigadier general) pay vs. 2-star (major general) pay. As for an Article 15, it's basically a plea agreement--the accused always has the right to reject it and request a trial by courts martial which is a huge roll of the dice. He very might be retired at even a lesser rank (colonel).