House OKs 2-Yr Jail Term for Military Sex Assault, Cadets and Mids Included

Luigi59 said:
Despite the fact that a full court martial and a jury of 5 military officers, who listened to all the testimony and heard all the evidence and was present for the entire court martial trial reached a different conclusion.

:rolleyes:

The actions of Lt. Gen. Craig Franklin stink.

And it's not the first time an USAF general has effectively "pardoned" an officer in the Air Force after a court martial conviction for sexual assault.

Lt. Gen. Susan Helms actions are just as revolting.



Thankfully, both of these generals are being investigated by the Senate over their actions in 2 separate cases.

They both should be fired.
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Luigi. I won't argue the yes or no. But your argument about the court martial doesn't hold water. If a court, judge, and jury were always right, there should never, ever, be an appeal allowed. Either in a military or civilian court.

Personally, if the general was so convinced that there was something not right, he should have granted a stay and requested a new trial. Not simply dismiss the conviction. This is why I think he was wrong. Not because he reviewed the findings. And that's what I'd like to see happen. If the commander somehow believes a conviction isn't right, because of whatever reason, they should be authorized to request a new trial based on whatever proof or evidence he or she feels is pertinent. Not simply dismiss the entire conviction.
 
Christcorp said:
Luigi. I won't argue the yes or no. But your argument about the court martial doesn't hold water. If a court, judge, and jury were always right, there should never, ever, be an appeal allowed. Either in a military or civilian court.

Personally, if the general was so convinced that there was something not right, he should have granted a stay and requested a new trial. Not simply dismiss the conviction. This is why I think he was wrong. Not because he reviewed the findings. And that's what I'd like to see happen. If the commander somehow believes a conviction isn't right, because of whatever reason, they should be authorized to request a new trial based on whatever proof or evidence he or she feels is pertinent. Not simply dismiss the entire conviction.
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The FACT that neither general will give ANY reason or explanation of their actions stinks.

They BOTH should be fired, they are a stain on the Air Force.

Cronyism defined.
 
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