The Fog of Law

18/02/2020

Attorney seeks justice for Marine confined more than two years without trial or charges...

Found by the service to be mentally incompetent for trial, a Marine recruit languished in custody without treatment for unspecified disorder

14/02/2020

Concurrent receipt: A call for fair and equitable treatment of military retirees with disabilities.

Concurrent receipt should apply fairly and equally to all VA ratings, not just 50 percent or more, says the author of this commentary.

15/01/2020

This man is the bluest of falcons:

“Ramsdell’s actions are an insult to every veteran who has served our country, and in particular every veteran who suffered physical or mental trauma because of their honorable commitment and valor,” said Chris Hacker, special agent in charge of FBI Atlanta. “The FBI is committed to seeking justice for anyone who lies about serving our country, and who illegally takes money from federal programs that help veterans who rightfully deserve it.”

An Army vet claimed $76,000 in benefits before he was caught lying about his service record and having PTSD.

15/01/2020

Appeals court overturns Naval Academy midshipman’s s*x assault conviction.

The three-judge panel ruled there was not evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to prove the allegation.

13/01/2020

Judge sentences man for killing Fort Carson officer for ‘fun’

A Colorado judge on Friday sentenced a man to 74 years in prison for the shooting death of a U.S. Army officer, a killing the judge said was committed at random and for “fun.”

26/11/2019

President Donald Trump directed Defense Secretary Mark Esper to ensure that Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher would keep his Trident pin and retire as a Navy SEAL, the Pentagon’s leader said Monday.

22/11/2019

The colonel in charge of the Marine Corps' unit supporting wounded, ill and injured warriors has been removed from his post.

22/11/2019

Researchers looked at the effects of the current wars both abroad and at home.

22/11/2019

Plan for community grants to provide mental health support services could move through Congress in coming weeks.