Latest "military justice" stories

Charges reinstated against corpsman in MARSOC homicide case

A three-judge panel reinstated charges against Chief Petty Officer Eric Gilmet following a July appellate hearing.

6 months ago

Manslaughter charges against MARSOC corpsman dropped by military judge

The court found that a top Marine lawyer made "threatening" statements that sabotaged any chance for a fair trial.

12 months ago

Military justice reform compromise strikes fair balance between competing interests

The military does not have trial-level standing courts, but the actual trial proceeding progresses independently and autonomously once a commander does convene a court-martial.

By Brian L. Cox

14 months ago

Military justice needs sexual assault reform, survivor says

Sexual assault is a crime that does not pertain to military service, and thus should not be left in the hands of commanders, writes the author of this commentary.

By Erin Scanlon

14 months ago

Reforms to military justice system endangered by slow pace of defense authorization bill

If the annual defense policy bill doesn't pass, neither will sweeping changes to how military sexual assault cases are handled.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago

Vets groups worry military sexual assault reforms will be dropped from Congress’ defense bill plans

Both House and Senate lawmakers earlier this year backed major changes in how serious crimes are prosecuted, but the proposal still faces hurdles to becoming law.

By Leo Shane III

14 months ago