Marine critical of military over Afghan pullout to plead guilty

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The Marine officer whose online video criticizing senior military leaders over the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan went viral is expected to plead guilty at his court-martial this week, his lawyer said.

Lieutenant Colonel Stuart Scheller is facing several charges ahead of the court-martial set for Thursday at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. They include disrespect toward superior commissioned officers, willfully disobeying a superior commissioned officer and conduct unbecoming an officer and a gentleman.

One of Scheller's attorneys, Timothy Parlatore, confirmed to CBS News that his client would be pleading guilty, but would not say which charges Scheller would plead guilty to, since details are still being finalized.

As part of the plea deal, Scheller is hoping for either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions, along with a letter of reprimand, Parlatore said.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/marine-critical-of-military-over-afghan-pullout-to-plead-guilty/ar-AAPsapV

[gratuitous]

1. Got his book deal and Fox correspondent slot all in place, does he?

That's nice. I hope the Marines don't toss him in the brig for his crimes, which aren't really crimes, more like thought crimes, and that's just not something we should prosecute anyone for, particularly in the military and particularly some wet-behind-the-ears shavetail lieutenant colonel.

[artemisia1]

4. Yes, and watch the Armed Forces disintegrate any time an "O" decides to hold an

unauthorized press conference, violate the chain and disregard lawful direct orders.

I would allow him a general discharge with demotion to major and time served. Any more and he becomes a martyr, any less and he becomes a precedent.

[flotsam2]

2. Fuck him-but no!

No discharge less than dishonorable and no pension. He said-“It’s a felony Stu. No one wants that. It will ruin your whole life.” But you never understood me. I’m comfortable going back to Cincinnati and working at Applebees again. Do you want freedom fries with that? " Good enough, perhaps Applebee's Server is your best use, asswipe...

[artemisia1]

3. Looks like the LTC is about to become a separated Major... /nt