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[MADem]

93. I think they were screwing around while he was still in uniform--that's the unspoken piece.

Of course, if he admits that, that leaves him subject to recall and punishment for a number of UCMJ violations.

This is why they are so careful to INSIST that the "affair" started two months after he left the military. I don't think it did. That's just my opinion, though, that and a couple of bucks will buy you a coffee.

Now, if the "affair" started while he was still on active duty, he, as the senior officer, bears the lion's share of the "blame" and his punishment would exceed hers. However, she mishandled classified material, in a post 911 environment. Put it all together and here's the bottom line--her career is OVER. O.V.E.R. She will be lucky to exit the service without doing prison time. She'd be advised to hire the best possible legal team she can afford; one that is very familiar with the Uniform Code and OPSEC regs. I'd look to some of the jazzier DC firms that have partners that include former JAG Heads of the various services--these high profile lawyers are "fun," but they don't know their way around the system.