Hiya, Smooth. I’ve been looking but haven’t found anything as yet. I’d bet if anything new does come about we’ll find it between the two of us. LOL!
ANN ARBOR, MI – Late yesterday morning, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals sitting in Washington DC, released their unanimous decision upholding the dismissal of charges against Marine Lt. Col Jeffrey Chessani on the grounds of Unlawful Command Influence.
But rumors abound in military circles that the government is not done with the prosecution of this loyal Marine, considered by his superiors as one of the most effective combat officers in Iraq.
The Government has 30 days from the court’s decision (March 17, 2009) to decide if they will ask the court to reconsider their opinion, ask for an en banc decision from the entire Navy and Marine Corps Court of Appeals, or seek a petition for appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (CAAF) – the next higher court. The Government could also decide to appoint a new convening authority to make an independent decision on whether to re-charge LtCol Chessani – essentially starting over.