The way the question was asked told me that the person had little understanding how such an investigation is carried out - which is understandable since we rarely get told the nuts and bolts of an investigation. That said, I've learned the hard way that the best way to learn how things work in the Military is to read the regulations that govern those things. That way, you get the knowledge as espoused by the Commanders first hand, rather than as interpreted by intermediaries. By reading about Article 38, you now know the correct answer to the question. If you need further explanation, certainly ask.
By Angela K. Brown - The Associated Press Posted : Thursday Sep 16, 2010 13:15:07 EDT FORT HOOD, Texas — A military officer who will decide if there is enough evidence to warrant a trial for an Army psychiatrist accused of killing 13 people on a Texas base has denied a request to close a hearing to the public. Col. James L. Pohl, a military judge acting as the investigating officer in the case, has said that ...... Read the rest of the story here ---------------- What do you think about the Fort Hood hearing?
It should be open to the public. The Killeen newspaper reported 15 dead and over 40 wounded. I guess the Army doesn't think the others that were harmed that day are important. Cover-up is the name of the game in today's military. The lawyer for the homicidal muslim Psychiatrist is a retired Army colonel/ex-Jag officer. It is in his best interest and the interest of his client that the hearings are open.
Be real. There is no way this isn't going to trial.
This is still not already at a trial?>? WTF. Wonder if the defense is the one stalling, so they can then sue for "not honoring my clients right to a speedy trial"