We do remember that maintaining military discipline is important. HOWEVER, matters can be handled with discretion OR with much publicity and fanfare. The latter was chosen for this case. Remembering that this is a time of war is also part of the military code.
“HOWEVER, matters can be handled with discretion OR with much publicity and fanfare. The latter was chosen for this case.”
Chosen by whom? It seems to me the lawyers decided to try to win their cases in the court of public opinion, rather than in the courtroom.