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Originally Posted by Taltarzac725
I would like to know a lot more about the facts in this case before commenting but abuse of power like this--if this is what it was -- should be dealt with in the severest of terms. I know how prevalent plea bargaining is though especially when you have lawyers who can drag something out or victims who are scared to take the stand especially if their careers will suffer even more by doing so. The military does seem to have a culture that also blames the victim for coming forward in these matters.
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I am sure the prosecution felt they got the best deal possible since the officers of the jury would be reluctant to send a commanding general to the slammer - but there was the possibility. Gen. Sinclair knew this and probably did not want to have all the sex filled facts brought out in court. Too bad that seppuku is not part of the military code.