Just when I was getting ready to write about the lack of any good news in the news these days:
From Michelle Malkin:
A Navy sailor turned anti-war activist was convicted Wednesday of missing his ship’s movement when he refused to board the USS Bonhomme Richard as it deployed to the Persian Gulf in December.
A military judge deliberated about 40 minutes before finding Petty Officer 3rd Class Pablo Paredes guilty of the count. Lt. Cmdr. Bob Klant dismissed a second count of unauthorized absence, ruling the charge was duplicative.
Paredes stood at attention as the judge read the sentence, following the day’s court-martial proceeding. The trial then shifted into the sentencing phase, which will continue Thursday morning.
Hopefully more good news will follow when the sentencing of Pablo is completed. Let’s keep our fingers crossed for the maximum amount of time allowed at Ft. Leavenworth.
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