[mbynack]

It won't take nearly as long as it would in the civilian system. There are several automatic appeals that must be satisfied (The Court of Military Review, Court of Military Appeals, etc.) and possibly even the Supreme Court, but I would be surprised if it stretched out more than a couple of years. I would also be surprised if it isn't commuted to life in prison. This guy will be really popular with the other prisoners.

[ASA Vet]

This guy will be really popular with the other prisoners

President Hillary will pardon him.

[jimfree]

From UCMJ Article 71: "a) If the sentence of the court-martial extends to death, that part of the sentence providing for death may not be executed until approved by the President. In such a case, the President may commute, remit, or suspend the sentence, or any part thereof, as he sees fit. That part of the sentence providing for the death may not be suspended."