Navy O-9 Cleared in GDMA “Fat Leonard” Scandal

Retired senior officer (O-9) alleged to have improperly accepted extravagant dinners and subsidized hotel rooms from a prohibited source (Department of Defense contractor) while serving as Navy Carrier Strike Group Commander. Also alleged to have improperly endorsed contractor by issuing letters of appreciation for services rendered during deployment. Part of Department of Justice, Department of […]

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Category: Senior Officer Cases Success Stories

January 2018

USMC O-2, General Court-Martial, MCRD San Diego, CA Result: Full Acquittal

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Category: Recent Results

Navy O-10 Cleared During Congressional Investigation

Senior Officer (O-10) was identified as a person of interest in a Congressional investigation into the death of a service member from alleged friendly fire. After being called to testify behind closed doors with staff members of House committee, the officer was cleared of any wrong doing.

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Category: Military Success Stories

Navy Executive Officer Retained and Promoted

Senior Officer (O-4) Executive Officer was relieved by his Commanding Officer for substandard performance after the Executive Officer raised concerns about the CO’s ability to command. After a lengthy investigative and complaint process, the Executive Officer was promoted to O-5 and went on to complete 20 years of exemplary service.

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Category: Military Success Stories

Navy JAG Officer Cleared of Ethical Violations

Senior Officer (O-5) former Commanding Officer was accused of various ethical violations by a civilian attorney. After two separate investigations and one formal hearing, the matter was closed with findings of no violations by the officer.

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Category: Military Success Stories

Commanding Officer Permitted to Retire in Grade After At-Sea Collision

Senior Officer (O-5) Commanding Officer was taken to non-judicial punishment for an at sea collision with a commercial vessel. The detachment for cause was successfully avoided, and the officer was permitted to retire at his pay grade.

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Navy O-6 Accused of Adultery

Senior Officer (O-6) post-command officer was accused of adultery. After a lengthy investigation, the matter was resolved administratively with a non-punitive letter of caution with no permanent adverse military personnel file entries.

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Navy Chaplain Avoids Prosecution for Adultery and Sexual Misconduct

Senior Officer (O-6) Chaplain was accused of multiple instances of adultery and misconduct with a congregation member. Criminal disposition was successfully avoided, and the matter was resolved administratively.

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Navy O-6 Accused of Sexual Misconduct, Allegations Unsubstantiated

Senior Officer (O-6) Commanding Officer was accused of sexual misconduct by a crew member. After an extensive investigation, the criminal investigation was closed without substantiation, and the CO finished his command tour successfully.

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Navy Commanding Officer Cleared of Abusive Leadership Allegations

Senior Officer (O-6) Commanding Officer was accused of abusive leadership by multiple personnel through IG and formal 1150 complaints from various officers from the command.   The CO was not relieved of duty, and the matters were closed with no permanent adverse military personnel file entries.

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Category: Military Success Stories