I pray that he is exonerated. Something stinks about this whole episode.
My nephew has told the family his mission has been part of what I call a Hunter/Killer squad. They are given files on people and then sent out to find these people, whether on patrols or in a sniper scenario, where they wait, sometimes for days. When the target is identified, the target is eliminated. SOP is two shots to the head. If they are planting weapons then I believe it is sanctioned. But like in Mission Impossible, if any of your team is caught, then the government will disavow any knowledge or culpability. And you are fed to the wolves. Evan’s plea offer is 17 years in Leavenworth. The alternative is life. In the military, life is life, whereas,in Idaho, you can be eligible for parole in 25. His JAG attorney, a career man, I’m sure, has been told the best bet is to take the deal. The Judge is the C.O. of the 101 first and said to be a hanging judge. The JAG atty. indicated the military wants it over and capped. My brother has told JAG to slow this down, they want it over by Aug. 31. But we want more information. And we cannot afford private council, which will be the only way hard questions are asked. Hoping, Praying for a better outcome.The people/person giving these orders have (effectively) killed 6 people, 3 of theirs, 3 of our own.