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Tuesday, May 10, 2005

MARINE 2LT PANTANO ARTICLE 32 UPDATE 
From the AP (via San Jose Mercury News), word that the investigating officer of Marine 2LT Ilario Pantano's Article 32 hearing on charges of murder, has requested a delay in turning in his report to the convening authority. This is a fairly common occurrance. Article 32 reports can generally be delayed once as a matter of course, and longer if good reason exists. The only speedy trial requirement is that the trial begin 120 days from the day charges are preferred. Expect news by Friday of the recommendation to go forward with a general court-martial.
Posted by: Centrist / 01:27 (Cosmos) |