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2012-01-15 -Lurid Crime Tales-

SCOTUS Turns Down Appeal Of Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act

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Posted by Anonymoose 2012-01-15 08:29|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top

#1 Amendment 6 - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses. Ratified 12/15/1791.

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.

Another unnecessary right tossed aside.

Posted by Procopius2k 2012-01-15 10:59|| 2012-01-15 10:59|| Front Page Top

#2 ..and yes he should have been tried by courts martial and a jury of his peers, even if that meant being brought back on to active duty to do so.

Posted by Procopius2k 2012-01-15 11:01|| 2012-01-15 11:01|| Front Page Top

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