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In reply to the discussion: Facts About Rape Committed By An Air Force Pilot [View all]NobodyHere
(2,810 posts)51. I'm not sure how the Watada case applies to this.
However "Dual Sovereignty" should apply.
I'll take the Timothy B. Hennis case for example.
He was in the Army and convicted of rape & murder back in the 80s by a North Carolina court. He successfully appealed, won a new trial and was acquitted. He continued his army career but was put on trial again by the military in 2010 for the SAME crimes and was convicted.
So in other words he was convicted then acquitted by a state court but then convicted by the military.
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OMFG. Because drunk women sleeping in a guest room saying no = leading him on.
Butterbean
Nov 2013
#10
Yes, I saw that. Is there ANY hope of him being tried in civilian court if he's not active duty?
Butterbean
Nov 2013
#13