Nebraska wants to keep veterans out of jail. Other states may follow.
A new Nebraska law that makes judicial diversion available for some veterans is serving as a model for other states.
By Margery A. Beck
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Court to decide if Hyten will face trial in civil suit for sexual assault
The appeals court could take three months to a year to decide whether the case against retired Air Force Gen. John Hyten, the former vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will proceed.
End the Navy’s vessel exception. Give sailors and Marines the due process afforded to every other US service member
Navy leaders often abuse the vessel exception loophole to non-judicial punishment, says the author of this commentary.
By David Johnson
Congress approves bill giving federal support to veterans treatment courts
Veterans treatment courts seek to provide care and mentoring that will address the underlying factors affecting criminal behaviors in veterans rather than applying punishment.
By Harm Venhuizen