[4woodenboats]

I didn't get much further than this tonight;

Judge Dickson’s recommendation that LT Behenna should have a reduced sentence should probably be appreciated by both the defense and the prosecution in this case. As a Military Judge, Dickson is both experienced and wise. By compromising the verdict, he has recommended a reasonable sentence, in the face of the military panels verdict, and the difficulties in compromised evidence.

I always have a hard time putting a finger on exactly what is a reasonable sentence for a guilty verdict based on admittedly compromised evidence, though I can certainly recognize how an innocent man would appreciate the wisdom and experience of a judge that hid exculpatory evidence from the jury, evidence that might very well have sent him home to his family. [head banging on keyboard]

[Girlene]

I always have a hard time putting a finger on exactly what is a reasonable sentence for a guilty verdict based on admittedly compromised evidence, though I can certainly recognize how an innocent man would appreciate the wisdom and experience of a judge that hid exculpatory evidence from the jury, evidence that might very well have sent him home to his family. [head banging on keyboard]

I think you have the gist of what's wrong with this whole case. (Of course the blogger is working for the defense of the SSG Warner who was key in convicting Lt Behenna, so that colors his view of "things".)

Hopefully Lt. Behenna will find more justice through the appeals process........and there is always the Convening Authority. He can always choose a lesser punishment.