[RedRover]

This is an absolutely shocking development in the Lt. Phan case.

On March 19th, Lt. Gen. Mattis ordered the lieutenant to a court martial. That was after a wild Article 32 hearing that concluded on February 1st.

Related threads:

* Attorney: Accused Camp Pendleton Marine didn't get fair hearing

* Attorney: Accused Marine lieutenant is really a 'hero'

[NavVet]

Important note to self: “Water boarding okay, but soda pop a no no.”

[Enchante]

Wow, another Murtha-gate story goes up in smoke?

[jazusamo]

Why am I getting the impression the military justice system at Camp Pendleton and the NCIS is in a self destruct mode?

[taxesareforever]

That could result in an action such as a letter in his file

Hopefully a Letter of Commendation.

[Red Badger]

Is this #2?.......

[colorado tanker]

Hmmm. Are the wheels coming off this case?

[RedRover]

Ping!

Congratulations to 2nd Lt. Nathan Phan!

And a hearty well done to David Sheldon, civilian attorney, and to the defense JAGs, Lt. Col. Matthew Cord and Maj. Jeffrey Munoz!

[jveritas]

Excellent news. God bless our brave troops who are fighting to protect our freedom and our way of life.

[pissant]

Dumb bastards should drop all charges....yesterday.

[Barney Gumble]

The two criminal charges against 2nd Lt. Nathan Phan will be withdrawn but he will be subject to a lesser, non-judicial administrative proceeding, said Lt. Col. Sean Gibson, a Marine Corps spokesman. That could result in an action such as a letter in his file or some other form of minor punishment.

Keeping the minor charges is way of the prosecutors to cover their asses for bringing frivolous charges.

I love how military bureaucrats, who never face danger, bring charges against those that do in order to enhance their careers.

[4woodenboats]

Phan's five-day court session ended with the hearing officer, Lt. Col. William Pigott, shouting at Sheldon. The outburst came after Sheldon said he intended to appeal several of Pigott's rulings and file a complaint over the officer's conduct throughout the hearing.

That'll do, pigg..... Whoo Hoo!!!!

Sheldon scores TKO, ready for next NCIS loser to step into the ring.

Praise The Lord for answering these prayers!!!

[RebekahT]

BTTT

[Chickenhawk Warmonger]

WOW WOW WOW... It’s not very often you catch me at a loss for words but this did it!

[pandoraou812]

Thanks for the news Red!!! ~Pandy~

[dynachrome]

“absolutely shocking development “
...and absolutely good news!

[ThanhPhero]

I am gratified. Chuc mung Thieu-uy khong bi o duoi tau lua.

[Maelstorm]

It is about time that someone finally got the message that we don’t want our soldiers being railroaded.

[pinkpanther111]

For REAL!?!?!?!!

WOW! I was depressed when I got here!!!!

[freema]

[shield]

Oh boy...the chickens are coming home to roost...at last.