Do Victim Rights Trump the Rights of the Accused in a Court Martial?
Military Law News Network – Dec 5, 2014 – In this episode, defense attorneys Michael Waddington and Tim Bilecki discuss whether victim rights trump the Constitutional rights of the accused in a military court-martial? Do Victim Rights Trump the Rights of the Accused in a Court Martial Below is a transcript from the YouTube video: […]
Hiring the Best Military Defense Lawyers | UCMJ Defense
Below is a transcript for the YouTube video: Hiring the Best Military Defense Lawyer – Selecting the Best Court Martial Attorney My name is Michael Waddington. I’m a court-martial defense attorney. In this article, I want to discuss how to choose the best lawyer to defend you in a court-martial. Choosing your military lawyer is […]
Fake Sex Assault Victims Deserve Protection | War on Sexual Assault
Innocent Men Convicted of Sexual Assault are “Collateral Damage” in the military’s “War on Sexual Assault” What is more important? 1) Protecting military members who are falsely accused of sexual assault; or 2) Protecting alleged victims, including those making false allegations? Why not protect the innocent and abide by the US Constitution which every military member has sworn […]
Fake Sex Assault Victims Deserve Protection
Innocent Men Convicted of Sexual Assault are “Collateral Damage” in the military’s “War on Sexual Assault” What is more important? 1) Protecting military members who are falsely accused of sexual assault; or 2) Protecting alleged victims, including those making false allegations? marine corps why not protect the innocent and abide by the US Constitution which […]
Military Defense Lawyer Published in American Bar Association Book
Books & Literature Military Defense Lawyer Published in American Bar Association Book Military defense lawyer co-authors chapter in American Bar Association book, “The State of Criminal Justice 2014.” As one of the cornerstones of the Criminal Justice Section’s work, this publication serves as an invaluable resource for policy-makers, academics, and students of the criminal justice […]
Naval officer acquitted of sexual assault charges
Navy Sexual Assault Case at Norfolk VA By Kara Driscoll The Virginian-Pilot – © July 19, 2014 NORFOLK, VA A naval officer court-martialed on sexual assault charges stemming from an incident in Hawaii in 2009 was acquitted Friday by a Navy jury in Norfolk. The officer was charged with aggravated sexual assault, abusive sexual contact and wrongfully having […]
Qaeda Prison Break
Qaeda Prison Break Newsweek By Michael Hirsh 11/13/05 Bagram Airbase is home to one of the most heavily fortified military prisons in the world. Located in the shadow of the Hindu Kush about 30 miles north of Kabul, the facility holds hundreds of alleged jihadists at the center of three tight rings of security, surrounded […]
Choose the Best Court-Martial Defense – Michael Waddington
Choosing the Best Court-Martial Defense Lawyers Selecting the Best Court Martial Attorneys to Defend You My name is Michael Waddington. I’m a court-martial defense attorney and in this video, what I want to talk about, how do you choose the best lawyer to defend you in a court-martial. Choosing your military lawyer is one of […]
Staff sergeant cleared twice of child sex abuse charges
Oct. 27, 2014 Air Force Times Staff writer A staff sergeant who faced prosecution by the military after civilian authorities dropped child sex abuse charges against him was acquitted at court-martial last week. Delaware police first charged Staff Sgt. JM in July 2013 with sexually abusing his then-stepson at a Dover Air Force Base residence […]