I think the directed verdict is a last resort—avoiding judicial overreach. The preference is for the two sides to come to terms. But the judge could step in. If SSgt Wuterich doesn’t accept the deal, he may.
Personally, nothing less than a full exoneration will satisfy me. I understand why Don Dinsmore wrote what he did above. But then I don’t have to live with the consequences.
Whatever happens, I’ll celebrate the end of this long ordeal—while still grieving that it ever came about.
Thank you both, I was unclear on the directed verdict.
Here’s the “deal”....
Full exoneration. Re-instatement of recommendation of promotion to E-7, approval of recommendation with all back pay to original recommendation date.
And I’m just getting started.