The US Military’s well-infiltrated and being corrupted at every opportunity.
High ranking??? A 1st LT? Things sure have changed since I retired.
The decision of the presiding officer contradicts that. The decision not to impose punishment is a slap in the face to the beltway bandits and civilian mafia overseers.
There is hope that when sanity returns (if ever) the conviction will be expunged.
BTW the prosecuting officer-Vindman ring a bell? Part of the corruption I agree.