Latest "non-judicial-punishment" stories

Lt. Christopher Fletcher, a judge advocate, prepares for a court-martial at the Washington Navy Yard in Washington on March 20, 2013.

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

3 years ago

Air Force’s head JAG seeks ideas on more racially-fair justice

“Ask, how did we get here?" the Air Force's top judge advocate general wrote. "How did we get to the point that this particular disciplinary action became an Article 15 or court” martial?

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force punished black airmen more, report says — and covered it up

"It appears the Air Force has done nothing in the last four years to solve the problem,” the head of Protect Our Defenders said.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Here’s what to do (and not do) if you’re charged with a military crime

Defense attorneys offer their free advice.

By Geoff Ziezulewicz

3 years ago

Did the feds expand a war crimes case to another SEAL?

Military prosecutors inform a senior SEAL that he's being investigated in connection to an alleged 2017 war crime in Iraq.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago

What happens to SEALs who testify about war crimes?

A showdown looms Tuesday morning in a Naval Base San Diego courtroom.

By Carl Prine

4 years ago