Written by Jeff Schogol for Task & Purpose The Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals has overturned a felony conviction against … [Read more...] about Task & Purpose: ‘MARSOC 3’ Felony Charges Dismissed With Prejudice
January 2, 2025
News
December 16, 2024
Marine Corps
American Hero Denied Recognition at Army-Navy Football Game
United American Patriots is working tirelessly to support Major James Capers, Jr., a Marine veteran whose incredible story of valor, … [Read more...] about American Hero Denied Recognition at Army-Navy Football Game
February 20, 2024
Marine Corps
Remembering the life of Major Bill Donahue USMC (Ret.)
Major Bill Donahue, a brave and selfless U.S. Marine who served his country with honor during the Vietnam War, and later went on to become a … [Read more...] about Remembering the life of Major Bill Donahue USMC (Ret.)
December 8, 2023
Defense News
Is Michael Bloch being denied a speedy trial?
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?
August 31, 2023
Marine Corps
District Attorney upset as Michael Bloch defense team files urgent motion in pending trial
UPDATE 9/5/2023 -- An Onslow County, NC judge decided to dismiss the motion described below, meaning that the state prosecutors got their wish … [Read more...] about District Attorney upset as Michael Bloch defense team files urgent motion in pending trial
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’
July 28, 2023
Marine Corps
Task & Purpose: Parris Island drill instructor found not guilty of Marine’s death during Crucible
By Jeff Schogol | Published Jul 28, 2023 6:14 PM EDT A drill instructor has been found not guilty of negligent homicide and most other … [Read more...] about Task & Purpose: Parris Island drill instructor found not guilty of Marine’s death during Crucible
July 13, 2023
Marine Corps
Support the MARSOC 3: Send this letter to your members of Congress
On Tuesday 17 Jan 2023, Gunnery Sergeant Negron and Gunnery Sergeant Draher were co-tried in a General Court Martial at the main courthouse at … [Read more...] about Support the MARSOC 3: Send this letter to your members of Congress
July 11, 2023
Defense News
What is a wrongful conviction? Here are the top examples
The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) was created in 1950 with the intent of allowing commanders to ensure good order and discipline … [Read more...] about What is a wrongful conviction? Here are the top examples
