EDITOR'S NOTE (Dec 12, 2023): Following the most recent court hearing for Michael Bloch on December 7th, we have learned that Assistant … [Read more...] about Is Michael Bloch being denied a speedy trial?
December 8, 2023
August 4, 2023
Defense News
Final decision: Top military court rules that Chief Eric Gilmet charges are again dismissed with prejudice
On August 15, 2022, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) overturned the trial judge’s original dismissal of Chief Eric … [Read more...] about Final decision: Top military court rules that Chief Eric Gilmet charges are again dismissed with prejudice
August 4, 2023
Marine Corps
District Attorney for Michael Bloch case picks 9/11 trial date, ignores requests from concerned callers
Each year, the 9/11 anniversary is a somber and revered day in our Nation’s history, but a North Carolina District Attorney (DA), Ernie Lee, … [Read more...] about District Attorney for Michael Bloch case picks 9/11 trial date, ignores requests from concerned callers
August 1, 2023
Marine Corps
Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns
On 1 August 2023 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Marine Gunnery Sergeants Danny Draher and Josh Negron went before a board of inquiry (BOI) … [Read more...] about Board determines 2 Raiders will retire honorably unless Marine General overturns
July 31, 2023
Marine Corps
Steven Smiley: Not guilty of negligent homicide, guilty of felony ‘name calling’
Editor's note: According to attorney Colby Vokey (USMC-ret.), as part of a post-trial agreement, the Commanding General at Marine Corps Recruit … [Read more...] about Steven Smiley: Not guilty of negligent homicide, guilty of felony ‘name calling’
June 1, 2023
Marine Corps
Staff Sergeant Steven Smiley: A look at the case details for a stellar Marine drill instructor
UPDATED 7/28/2023 -- Marine Staff Sergeant Steven Smiley has been found NOT GUILTY of all charges including negligent homicide and obstruction … [Read more...] about Staff Sergeant Steven Smiley: A look at the case details for a stellar Marine drill instructor
May 13, 2023
Marine Corps
Staff Sergeant Michael Bloch: A look at the case details for this elite Marine Raider
In 2014, after 12 years of stellar service to our country as a U.S. Marine Corps Raider, Staff Sergeant Michael Bloch, a highly decorated … [Read more...] about Staff Sergeant Michael Bloch: A look at the case details for this elite Marine Raider
January 4, 2023
Marine Corps
Trial date set for GySgt Draher and GySgt Negron of MARSOC 3
On September 12, 2022, Marine Corps judge Lieutenant Colonel E.A. Catto disregarded evidence of Unlawful Command Influence and denied GySgt … [Read more...] about Trial date set for GySgt Draher and GySgt Negron of MARSOC 3
September 15, 2022
Marine Corps
Additional fallout from unlawful command influence in ‘MARSOC 3’ case
CASE UPDATE: On September 12, 2022, Marine Corps judge Lieutenant Colonel E.A. Catto disregarded evidence of Unlawful Command Influence and … [Read more...] about Additional fallout from unlawful command influence in ‘MARSOC 3’ case
August 15, 2022
Defense News
Charges reinstated in Chief Eric Gilmet’s case after government appeals original decision
On August 15, 2022, the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals (NMCCA) overturned the trial judge’s original dismissal of Chief Eric … [Read more...] about Charges reinstated in Chief Eric Gilmet’s case after government appeals original decision
April 20, 2022
Defense News
Marine Corps acts on prior threats against military lawyers who defended accused Marines and Sailor
Allegations of harassment, intimidation, bullying and creating a hostile work environment have been filed in the form of an ethics complaint … [Read more...] about Marine Corps acts on prior threats against military lawyers who defended accused Marines and Sailor
March 22, 2022
Marine Corps
Fred Galvin discusses MARSOC 3, military justice system, forthcoming book
The host of the Former Action Guys Podcast, Justin Cramer, interviewed Major Fred Galvin (USMC-ret.) about a multitude of issues plaguing the … [Read more...] about Fred Galvin discusses MARSOC 3, military justice system, forthcoming book
