[Old Retired Army Guy]

I would bet anything that when they try and force that through discover it wont be permitted and ruled as not relevant to the charges. The ruling will say that regardless of his personal motivation for failing to report as ordered, that doesn’t excuse his actions and it wont be allowed. Bet on it!

[Beckwith]

I believe Lt. Col. Lakin expects to be convicted in the military courts.

His aim is to get into the federal courts on appeal.