Lt. General says (murderer)Hasan still has rank, getting paycheck

KXXV ^ | 7-27-11 | Bruce Gietzen

[WOBBLY BOB]

FORT HOOD - Lieutenant General Donald Campbell Jr., the Commander of Fort Hood said Wednesday accused gunman Major Nidal Hasan still has his rank and is still drawing a paycheck from the military while he awaits court martial set for March 5, 2012.

Hasan's confinement and medical expenses are also being paid by the military, and he is moved on post once or twice a week for treatment and occasionally to see his legal defense team.

[jagusafr]

preaching to the choir, my Friend. I can’t stomach the fact that people trained to handle weapons are presumed to be either incompetent or nuts when they’re on base.

Colonel, USAFR

[Vermont Lt]

Not for nuthin’, but are we presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court (whether it be civilian or military.)

I am sure that we will get our pound of flesh.

[SandRat]

Until the Courts Martial convicts Major Hasan and as a part of the sentencing orders a reduction in rank to E-1, Forfeiture of all pay and allowances, a Dishonorable Discharge, and hopefully Execution for the crime, Hasan still legally is a Major and gets full pay.

[Mr.Unique]

Innocent until proven guilty pursuant to proper authority and all that.

You aren't buying into that PC BS, are you? /s

[jagusafr]

An interesting thought, and supportable in the civilian world, but that’s not how the UCMJ reads.

[Mr.Unique]

Who the hell wants to live in a country where you can simply be accused of a crime and lose everything?

I wonder how many of these folks were clamoring for LTC Lakin to lose his pay while awaiting trial...